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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,924.98, 41,296.58 and 16,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,924.98, 41,296.58 and 16,312.95 is: 22,511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,924.98 : 41,296.58 = 16,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,924.98/41,296.58 = 16,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,924.98x = 41,296.58 × 16,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,924.98x = 673,669,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,669,085.49/29,924.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.93

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