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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.27, 41,140.46 and 16,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.27, 41,140.46 and 16,382.94 is: 22,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.27 : 41,140.46 = 16,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.27/41,140.46 = 16,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.27x = 41,140.46 × 16,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.27x = 674,001,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,001,687.75/29,811.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.96

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