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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,930.76, 41,304.75 and 16,502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,930.76, 41,304.75 and 16,502.55 is: 22,773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,930.76 : 41,304.75 = 16,502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,930.76/41,304.75 = 16,502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,930.76x = 41,304.75 × 16,502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,930.76x = 681,633,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,633,702.11/29,930.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.69

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