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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.78, 41,073.97 and 16,335.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.78, 41,073.97 and 16,335.15 is: 22,542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.78 : 41,073.97 = 16,335.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.78/41,073.97 = 16,335.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.78x = 41,073.97 × 16,335.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.78x = 670,949,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,949,266.18/29,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.47

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