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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,784.88, 41,102.83 and 16,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,784.88, 41,102.83 and 16,356 is: 22,571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,784.88 : 41,102.83 = 16,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,784.88/41,102.83 = 16,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,784.88x = 41,102.83 × 16,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,784.88x = 672,277,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,277,887.48/29,784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,571.11

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