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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.96, 41,137.83 and 16,383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.96, 41,137.83 and 16,383.06 is: 22,607.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.96 : 41,137.83 = 16,383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.96/41,137.83 = 16,383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.96x = 41,137.83 × 16,383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.96x = 673,963,537.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,963,537.16/29,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,607.15

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