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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,787.47, 41,106.99 and 16,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,787.47, 41,106.99 and 16,359 is: 22,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,787.47 : 41,106.99 = 16,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,787.47/41,106.99 = 16,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,787.47x = 41,106.99 × 16,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,787.47x = 672,469,218.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,469,218.74/29,787.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.58

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