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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.74, 41,074.46 and 16,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.74, 41,074.46 and 16,336.25 is: 22,544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.74 : 41,074.46 = 16,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.74/41,074.46 = 16,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.74x = 41,074.46 × 16,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.74x = 671,002,360.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,002,360.12/29,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.29

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