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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,800.48, 41,124.94 and 16,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,800.48, 41,124.94 and 16,372 is: 22,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,800.48 : 41,124.94 = 16,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,800.48/41,124.94 = 16,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,800.48x = 41,124.94 × 16,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,800.48x = 673,297,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,297,517.68/29,800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.51

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