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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,761.92, 41,072.46 and 16,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,761.92, 41,072.46 and 16,333.20 is: 22,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,761.92 : 41,072.46 = 16,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,761.92/41,072.46 = 16,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,761.92x = 41,072.46 × 16,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,761.92x = 670,844,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,844,703.67/29,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.37

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