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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,788.92, 41,108.49 and 16,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,788.92, 41,108.49 and 16,177.23 is: 22,324.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,788.92 : 41,108.49 = 16,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,788.92/41,108.49 = 16,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,788.92x = 41,108.49 × 16,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,788.92x = 665,021,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,021,497.68/29,788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,324.46

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