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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.15, 41,062.86 and 16,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.15, 41,062.86 and 16,326.40 is: 22,530.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.15 : 41,062.86 = 16,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.15/41,062.86 = 16,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.15x = 41,062.86 × 16,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.15x = 670,408,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,408,677.50/29,755.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.85

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