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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.06, 41,086.56 and 16,344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.06, 41,086.56 and 16,344.01 is: 22,554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.06 : 41,086.56 = 16,344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.06/41,086.56 = 16,344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.06x = 41,086.56 × 16,344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.06x = 671,519,147.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,519,147.51/29,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.59

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