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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,757.65, 41,065.49 and 16,329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,757.65, 41,065.49 and 16,329.06 is: 22,534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,757.65 : 41,065.49 = 16,329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,757.65/41,065.49 = 16,329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,757.65x = 41,065.49 × 16,329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,757.65x = 670,560,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,560,768.49/29,757.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.07

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