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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,923.89, 41,293.11 and 16,494.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,923.89, 41,293.11 and 16,494.45 is: 22,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,923.89 : 41,293.11 = 16,494.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,923.89/41,293.11 = 16,494.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,923.89x = 41,293.11 × 16,494.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,923.89x = 681,106,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,106,952.46/29,923.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.31

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