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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,919.97, 41,291.94 and 16,493.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,919.97, 41,291.94 and 16,493.61 is: 22,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,919.97 : 41,291.94 = 16,493.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,919.97/41,291.94 = 16,493.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,919.97x = 41,291.94 × 16,493.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,919.97x = 681,053,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,053,154.50/29,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,762.49

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