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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,770.59, 41,083.76 and 16,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,770.59, 41,083.76 and 16,341.56 is: 22,551.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,770.59 : 41,083.76 = 16,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,770.59/41,083.76 = 16,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,770.59x = 41,083.76 × 16,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,770.59x = 671,372,787.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,372,787.83/29,770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,551.54

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