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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.89, 41,052.41 and 16,319.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.89, 41,052.41 and 16,319.17 is: 22,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.89 : 41,052.41 = 16,319.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.89/41,052.41 = 16,319.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.89x = 41,052.41 × 16,319.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.89x = 669,941,257.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,941,257.70/29,747.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.63

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