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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.93, 41,053.28 and 16,319.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.93, 41,053.28 and 16,319.75 is: 22,521.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.93 : 41,053.28 = 16,319.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.93/41,053.28 = 16,319.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.93x = 41,053.28 × 16,319.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.93x = 669,978,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,978,979.41/29,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.87

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