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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,762.79, 41,072.62 and 16,334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,762.79, 41,072.62 and 16,334.08 is: 22,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,762.79 : 41,072.62 = 16,334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,762.79/41,072.62 = 16,334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,762.79x = 41,072.62 × 16,334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,762.79x = 670,883,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,883,463.52/29,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.01

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