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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,792.79, 41,114.52 and 16,365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,792.79, 41,114.52 and 16,365.30 is: 22,584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,792.79 : 41,114.52 = 16,365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,792.79/41,114.52 = 16,365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,792.79x = 41,114.52 × 16,365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,792.79x = 672,851,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,851,454.16/29,792.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,584.37

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