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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,750.93, 41,056.70 and 16,321.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,750.93, 41,056.70 and 16,321.94 is: 22,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,750.93 : 41,056.70 = 16,321.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,750.93/41,056.70 = 16,321.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,750.93x = 41,056.70 × 16,321.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,750.93x = 670,124,707.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,124,707.10/29,750.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,524.50

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