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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.98, 41,139.70 and 16,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.98, 41,139.70 and 16,383.24 is: 22,608.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.98 : 41,139.70 = 16,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.98/41,139.70 = 16,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.98x = 41,139.70 × 16,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.98x = 674,001,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,001,578.63/29,811.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,608.41

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