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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,773.54, 41,084.89 and 16,344.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,773.54, 41,084.89 and 16,344.78 is: 22,554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,773.54 : 41,084.89 = 16,344.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,773.54/41,084.89 = 16,344.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,773.54x = 41,084.89 × 16,344.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,773.54x = 671,523,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,523,488.37/29,773.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.37

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