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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,768.94, 41,078.88 and 16,338.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,768.94, 41,078.88 and 16,338.06 is: 22,545.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,768.94 : 41,078.88 = 16,338.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,768.94/41,078.88 = 16,338.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,768.94x = 41,078.88 × 16,338.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,768.94x = 671,149,206.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,149,206.17/29,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.28

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