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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.39, 41,094.26 and 16,350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.39, 41,094.26 and 16,350.52 is: 22,563.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.39 : 41,094.26 = 16,350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.39/41,094.26 = 16,350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.39x = 41,094.26 × 16,350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.39x = 671,912,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,912,355.42/29,778.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.76

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