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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,758.67, 41,066.88 and 16,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,758.67, 41,066.88 and 16,146.66 is: 22,282.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,758.67 : 41,066.88 = 16,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,758.67/41,066.88 = 16,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,758.67x = 41,066.88 × 16,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,758.67x = 663,092,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,092,901.90/29,758.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.34

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