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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.31, 41,069.03 and 16,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.31, 41,069.03 and 16,331.04 is: 22,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.31 : 41,069.03 = 16,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.31/41,069.03 = 16,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.31x = 41,069.03 × 16,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.31x = 670,700,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,700,005.54/29,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.49

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