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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.30, 41,062.74 and 16,326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.30, 41,062.74 and 16,326.31 is: 22,530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.30 : 41,062.74 = 16,326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.30/41,062.74 = 16,326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.30x = 41,062.74 × 16,326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.30x = 670,403,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,403,022.69/29,755.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,530.54

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