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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,783.13, 41,100.83 and 16,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,783.13, 41,100.83 and 16,171.19 is: 22,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,783.13 : 41,100.83 = 16,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,783.13/41,100.83 = 16,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,783.13x = 41,100.83 × 16,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,783.13x = 664,649,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,649,331.09/29,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.30

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