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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.77, 41,187.37 and 16,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.77, 41,187.37 and 16,233.81 is: 22,402.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.77 : 41,187.37 = 16,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.77/41,187.37 = 16,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.77x = 41,187.37 × 16,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.77x = 668,627,938.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,627,938.98/29,845.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,402.77

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