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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,769.91, 41,082.31 and 16,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,769.91, 41,082.31 and 16,341.39 is: 22,551.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,769.91 : 41,082.31 = 16,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,769.91/41,082.31 = 16,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,769.91x = 41,082.31 × 16,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,769.91x = 671,342,008.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,342,008.96/29,769.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.03

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