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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.62, 41,095.16 and 16,350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.62, 41,095.16 and 16,350.10 is: 22,563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.62 : 41,095.16 = 16,350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.62/41,095.16 = 16,350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.62x = 41,095.16 × 16,350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.62x = 671,909,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,909,975.52/29,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.50

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