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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,775.69, 41,088.20 and 16,344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,775.69, 41,088.20 and 16,344.81 is: 22,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,775.69 : 41,088.20 = 16,344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,775.69/41,088.20 = 16,344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,775.69x = 41,088.20 × 16,344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,775.69x = 671,578,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,578,740.52/29,775.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,554.60

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