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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.03, 41,306.16 and 16,503.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.03, 41,306.16 and 16,503.49 is: 22,774.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.03 : 41,306.16 = 16,503.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.03/41,306.16 = 16,503.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.03x = 41,306.16 × 16,503.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.03x = 681,695,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,695,829.50/29,932.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.80

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