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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.67, 41,068.26 and 16,147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.67, 41,068.26 and 16,147.66 is: 22,283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.67 : 41,068.26 = 16,147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.67/41,068.26 = 16,147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.67x = 41,068.26 × 16,147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.67x = 663,156,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,156,299.27/29,759.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.72

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