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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,755.76, 41,063.32 and 16,326.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,755.76, 41,063.32 and 16,326.77 is: 22,531.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,755.76 : 41,063.32 = 16,326.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,755.76/41,063.32 = 16,326.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,755.76x = 41,063.32 × 16,326.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,755.76x = 670,431,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,431,196.17/29,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.14

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