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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.94, 41,074.74 and 16,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.94, 41,074.74 and 16,336.44 is: 22,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.94 : 41,074.74 = 16,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.94/41,074.74 = 16,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.94x = 41,074.74 × 16,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.94x = 671,015,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,015,025.53/29,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.56

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