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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,771.78, 41,084.90 and 16,343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,771.78, 41,084.90 and 16,343.27 is: 22,553.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,771.78 : 41,084.90 = 16,343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,771.78/41,084.90 = 16,343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,771.78x = 41,084.90 × 16,343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,771.78x = 671,461,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,461,326.48/29,771.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,553.62

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