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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,779.67, 41,095.81 and 16,350.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,779.67, 41,095.81 and 16,350.59 is: 22,563.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,779.67 : 41,095.81 = 16,350.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,779.67/41,095.81 = 16,350.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,779.67x = 41,095.81 × 16,350.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,779.67x = 671,940,740.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,940,740.03/29,779.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.74

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