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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,865.99, 41,204.82 and 16,943.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,865.99, 41,204.82 and 16,943.85 is: 23,376.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,865.99 : 41,204.82 = 16,943.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,865.99/41,204.82 = 16,943.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,865.99x = 41,204.82 × 16,943.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,865.99x = 698,168,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,168,289.36/29,865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,376.70

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