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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.79, 41,296.32 and 16,312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.79, 41,296.32 and 16,312.76 is: 22,511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.79 : 41,296.32 = 16,312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.79/41,296.32 = 16,312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.79x = 41,296.32 × 16,312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.79x = 673,656,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,656,750.56/29,924.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.66

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