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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.67, 41,094.43 and 16,349.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.67, 41,094.43 and 16,349.59 is: 22,562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.67 : 41,094.43 = 16,349.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.67/41,094.43 = 16,349.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.67x = 41,094.43 × 16,349.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.67x = 671,877,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,877,081.78/29,778.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,562.36

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