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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.66, 41,068.96 and 16,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.66, 41,068.96 and 16,330.14 is: 22,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.66 : 41,068.96 = 16,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.66/41,068.96 = 16,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.66x = 41,068.96 × 16,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.66x = 670,661,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,661,866.45/29,759.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.94

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