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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.59, 41,295.66 and 16,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.59, 41,295.66 and 16,312.63 is: 22,511.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.59 : 41,295.66 = 16,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.59/41,295.66 = 16,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.59x = 41,295.66 × 16,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.59x = 673,640,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,640,740.62/29,924.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.28

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