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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.77, 41,068.36 and 16,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.77, 41,068.36 and 16,331.25 is: 22,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.77 : 41,068.36 = 16,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.77/41,068.36 = 16,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.77x = 41,068.36 × 16,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.77x = 670,697,654.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,697,654.25/29,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.06

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