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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.14, 41,094.33 and 16,349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.14, 41,094.33 and 16,349.96 is: 22,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.14 : 41,094.33 = 16,349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.14/41,094.33 = 16,349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.14x = 41,094.33 × 16,349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.14x = 671,890,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,890,446.26/29,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.21

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