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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.59, 41,104.82 and 16,174.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.59, 41,104.82 and 16,174.19 is: 22,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.59 : 41,104.82 = 16,174.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.59/41,104.82 = 16,174.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.59x = 41,104.82 × 16,174.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.59x = 664,837,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,837,311.79/29,785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.77

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