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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.83, 41,294.41 and 16,496.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.83, 41,294.41 and 16,496.20 is: 22,763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.83 : 41,294.41 = 16,496.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.83/41,294.41 = 16,496.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.83x = 41,294.41 × 16,496.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.83x = 681,200,846.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,200,846.24/29,924.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.73

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