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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,931, 41,306.52 and 16,505.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,931, 41,306.52 and 16,505.11 is: 22,778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,931 : 41,306.52 = 16,505.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,931/41,306.52 = 16,505.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,931x = 41,306.52 × 16,505.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,931x = 681,768,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,768,656.32/29,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.01

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