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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.93, 41,049.14 and 16,316.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.93, 41,049.14 and 16,316.75 is: 22,517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.93 : 41,049.14 = 16,316.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.93/41,049.14 = 16,316.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.93x = 41,049.14 × 16,316.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.93x = 669,788,268.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,788,268.27/29,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.73

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