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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,814.37, 41,141.83 and 16,385.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,814.37, 41,141.83 and 16,385.34 is: 22,610.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,814.37 : 41,141.83 = 16,385.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,814.37/41,141.83 = 16,385.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,814.37x = 41,141.83 × 16,385.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,814.37x = 674,122,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,122,872.77/29,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.67

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