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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,751.72, 41,058.63 and 16,323.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,751.72, 41,058.63 and 16,323.51 is: 22,527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,751.72 : 41,058.63 = 16,323.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,751.72/41,058.63 = 16,323.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,751.72x = 41,058.63 × 16,323.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,751.72x = 670,220,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,220,957.39/29,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.13

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