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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.59, 41,095.51 and 16,350.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.59, 41,095.51 and 16,350.87 is: 22,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.59 : 41,095.51 = 16,350.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.59/41,095.51 = 16,350.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.59x = 41,095.51 × 16,350.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.59x = 671,947,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,947,341.59/29,778.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,564.78

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