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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,813.72, 41,143.92 and 16,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,813.72, 41,143.92 and 16,385.45 is: 22,612.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,813.72 : 41,143.92 = 16,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,813.72/41,143.92 = 16,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,813.72x = 41,143.92 × 16,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,813.72x = 674,161,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,161,643.96/29,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.46

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