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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.79, 41,081.40 and 16,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.79, 41,081.40 and 16,341.29 is: 22,551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.79 : 41,081.40 = 16,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.79/41,081.40 = 16,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.79x = 41,081.40 × 16,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.79x = 671,322,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,322,865.60/29,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.23

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