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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,745.63, 41,049.86 and 16,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,745.63, 41,049.86 and 16,317.72 is: 22,518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,745.63 : 41,049.86 = 16,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,745.63/41,049.86 = 16,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,745.63x = 41,049.86 × 16,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,745.63x = 669,840,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,840,039.93/29,745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.94

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