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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,753.73, 41,059.44 and 16,324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,753.73, 41,059.44 and 16,324.86 is: 22,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,753.73 : 41,059.44 = 16,324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,753.73/41,059.44 = 16,324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,753.73x = 41,059.44 × 16,324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,753.73x = 670,289,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,289,609.68/29,753.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,527.92

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