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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.65, 41,063.55 and 16,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.65, 41,063.55 and 16,326.90 is: 22,531.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.65 : 41,063.55 = 16,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.65/41,063.55 = 16,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.65x = 41,063.55 × 16,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.65x = 670,440,474.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,440,474.50/29,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.54

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