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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,745.93, 41,049.09 and 16,316.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,745.93, 41,049.09 and 16,316.94 is: 22,517.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,745.93 : 41,049.09 = 16,316.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,745.93/41,049.09 = 16,316.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,745.93x = 41,049.09 × 16,316.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,745.93x = 669,795,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,795,538.58/29,745.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.22

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