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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.23, 41,117.59 and 16,366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.23, 41,117.59 and 16,366.04 is: 22,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.23 : 41,117.59 = 16,366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.23/41,117.59 = 16,366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.23x = 41,117.59 × 16,366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.23x = 672,932,122.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,932,122.64/29,795.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,585.23

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