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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,785.92, 41,105.05 and 16,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,785.92, 41,105.05 and 16,173.96 is: 22,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,785.92 : 41,105.05 = 16,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,785.92/41,105.05 = 16,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,785.92x = 41,105.05 × 16,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,785.92x = 664,831,434.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,831,434.50/29,785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,320.33

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