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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.78, 41,075.35 and 16,336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.78, 41,075.35 and 16,336.15 is: 22,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.78 : 41,075.35 = 16,336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.78/41,075.35 = 16,336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.78x = 41,075.35 × 16,336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.78x = 671,012,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,012,791.85/29,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.85

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