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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.76, 41,073.86 and 16,335.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.76, 41,073.86 and 16,335.23 is: 22,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.76 : 41,073.86 = 16,335.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.76/41,073.86 = 16,335.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.76x = 41,073.86 × 16,335.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.76x = 670,950,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,950,950.09/29,763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.55

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