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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.94, 41,030.73 and 16,985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.94, 41,030.73 and 16,985.13 is: 23,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.94 : 41,030.73 = 16,985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.94/41,030.73 = 16,985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.94x = 41,030.73 × 16,985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.94x = 696,912,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,912,283.04/29,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.43

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