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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,744.98, 41,049.22 and 16,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,744.98, 41,049.22 and 16,316.80 is: 22,517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,744.98 : 41,049.22 = 16,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,744.98/41,049.22 = 16,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,744.98x = 41,049.22 × 16,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,744.98x = 669,791,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,791,912.90/29,744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.81

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