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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,752.61, 41,057.22 and 16,323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,752.61, 41,057.22 and 16,323.57 is: 22,525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,752.61 : 41,057.22 = 16,323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,752.61/41,057.22 = 16,323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,752.61x = 41,057.22 × 16,323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,752.61x = 670,200,404.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,200,404.68/29,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.77

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