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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.81, 41,074.56 and 16,334.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.81, 41,074.56 and 16,334.28 is: 22,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.81 : 41,074.56 = 16,334.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.81/41,074.56 = 16,334.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.81x = 41,074.56 × 16,334.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.81x = 670,923,363.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,923,363.92/29,763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.58

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