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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,764.78, 41,076.89 and 16,335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,764.78, 41,076.89 and 16,335.92 is: 22,544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,764.78 : 41,076.89 = 16,335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,764.78/41,076.89 = 16,335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,764.78x = 41,076.89 × 16,335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,764.78x = 671,028,788.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,028,788.89/29,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.39

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