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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.14, 41,099.40 and 16,354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.14, 41,099.40 and 16,354.26 is: 22,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.14 : 41,099.40 = 16,354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.14/41,099.40 = 16,354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.14x = 41,099.40 × 16,354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.14x = 672,150,273.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,150,273.44/29,782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,568.90

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