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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,745.67, 41,049.60 and 16,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,745.67, 41,049.60 and 16,316.14 is: 22,516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,745.67 : 41,049.60 = 16,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,745.67/41,049.60 = 16,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,745.67x = 41,049.60 × 16,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,745.67x = 669,771,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,771,020.54/29,745.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.59

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