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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.23, 41,061.38 and 16,142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.23, 41,061.38 and 16,142.67 is: 22,276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.23 : 41,061.38 = 16,142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.23/41,061.38 = 16,142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.23x = 41,061.38 × 16,142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.23x = 662,840,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,840,226.37/29,755.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,276.43

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