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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.57, 41,069.70 and 16,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.57, 41,069.70 and 16,330.71 is: 22,537.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.57 : 41,069.70 = 16,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.57/41,069.70 = 16,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.57x = 41,069.70 × 16,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.57x = 670,697,514.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,697,514.50/29,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.21

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