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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.23, 41,293.56 and 16,494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.23, 41,293.56 and 16,494.73 is: 22,761.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.23 : 41,293.56 = 16,494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.23/41,293.56 = 16,494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.23x = 41,293.56 × 16,494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.23x = 681,126,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,126,122.94/29,924.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.69

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