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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,782.94, 41,101.94 and 16,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,782.94, 41,101.94 and 16,354.04 is: 22,569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,782.94 : 41,101.94 = 16,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,782.94/41,101.94 = 16,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,782.94x = 41,101.94 × 16,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,782.94x = 672,182,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,182,606.21/29,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.39

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