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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.39, 41,073.58 and 16,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.39, 41,073.58 and 16,335.88 is: 22,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.39 : 41,073.58 = 16,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.39/41,073.58 = 16,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.39x = 41,073.58 × 16,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.39x = 670,973,074.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,973,074.05/29,764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.81

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