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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.14, 41,093.92 and 16,350.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.14, 41,093.92 and 16,350.27 is: 22,563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.14 : 41,093.92 = 16,350.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.14/41,093.92 = 16,350.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.14x = 41,093.92 × 16,350.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.14x = 671,896,441.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,896,441.01/29,778.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.41

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