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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,931.57, 41,305.83 and 16,503.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,931.57, 41,305.83 and 16,503.30 is: 22,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,931.57 : 41,305.83 = 16,503.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,931.57/41,305.83 = 16,503.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,931.57x = 41,305.83 × 16,503.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,931.57x = 681,682,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,682,504.24/29,931.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.70

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