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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,711.58, 41,003.09 and 16,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,711.58, 41,003.09 and 16,966.83 is: 23,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,711.58 : 41,003.09 = 16,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,711.58/41,003.09 = 16,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,711.58x = 41,003.09 × 16,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,711.58x = 695,692,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,692,457.50/29,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,414.86

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