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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.53, 41,295.83 and 16,312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.53, 41,295.83 and 16,312.59 is: 22,511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.53 : 41,295.83 = 16,312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.53/41,295.83 = 16,312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.53x = 41,295.83 × 16,312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.53x = 673,641,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,641,943.50/29,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.36

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