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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.52, 41,094.44 and 16,350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.52, 41,094.44 and 16,350.64 is: 22,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.52 : 41,094.44 = 16,350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.52/41,094.44 = 16,350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.52x = 41,094.44 × 16,350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.52x = 671,920,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,920,312.69/29,778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.93

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