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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,769.81, 41,082.28 and 16,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,769.81, 41,082.28 and 16,341.09 is: 22,550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,769.81 : 41,082.28 = 16,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,769.81/41,082.28 = 16,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,769.81x = 41,082.28 × 16,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,769.81x = 671,329,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,329,234.89/29,769.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,550.67

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