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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,767.80, 41,079.99 and 16,338.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,767.80, 41,079.99 and 16,338.81 is: 22,547.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,767.80 : 41,079.99 = 16,338.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,767.80/41,079.99 = 16,338.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,767.80x = 41,079.99 × 16,338.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,767.80x = 671,198,151.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,198,151.41/29,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.79

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