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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.93, 41,013.29 and 16,291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.93, 41,013.29 and 16,291.91 is: 22,481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.93 : 41,013.29 = 16,291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.93/41,013.29 = 16,291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.93x = 41,013.29 × 16,291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.93x = 668,184,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,184,972.75/29,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,481.97

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