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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,826.77, 41,161.10 and 16,397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,826.77, 41,161.10 and 16,397.78 is: 22,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,826.77 : 41,161.10 = 16,397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,826.77/41,161.10 = 16,397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,826.77x = 41,161.10 × 16,397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,826.77x = 674,950,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,950,374.56/29,826.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,629.02

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