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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,791.47, 41,112.51 and 16,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,791.47, 41,112.51 and 16,363 is: 22,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,791.47 : 41,112.51 = 16,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,791.47/41,112.51 = 16,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,791.47x = 41,112.51 × 16,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,791.47x = 672,724,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,724,001.13/29,791.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.09

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