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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,799.67, 41,121.51 and 16,371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,799.67, 41,121.51 and 16,371.49 is: 22,591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,799.67 : 41,121.51 = 16,371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,799.67/41,121.51 = 16,371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,799.67x = 41,121.51 × 16,371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,799.67x = 673,220,389.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,220,389.75/29,799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,591.54

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