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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.54, 41,086.27 and 16,345.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.54, 41,086.27 and 16,345.78 is: 22,555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.54 : 41,086.27 = 16,345.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.54/41,086.27 = 16,345.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.54x = 41,086.27 × 16,345.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.54x = 671,587,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,587,130.44/29,774.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.75

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