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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,931.91, 41,304.15 and 16,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,931.91, 41,304.15 and 16,503.28 is: 22,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,931.91 : 41,304.15 = 16,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,931.91/41,304.15 = 16,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,931.91x = 41,304.15 × 16,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,931.91x = 681,653,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,653,952.61/29,931.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.49

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