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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,777.20, 41,092.35 and 16,348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,777.20, 41,092.35 and 16,348.66 is: 22,561.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,777.20 : 41,092.35 = 16,348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,777.20/41,092.35 = 16,348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,777.20x = 41,092.35 × 16,348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,777.20x = 671,804,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,804,858.75/29,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,561.05

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