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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,763.96, 41,073.60 and 16,335.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,763.96, 41,073.60 and 16,335.12 is: 22,542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,763.96 : 41,073.60 = 16,335.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,763.96/41,073.60 = 16,335.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,763.96x = 41,073.60 × 16,335.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,763.96x = 670,942,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,942,184.83/29,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.10

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