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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.35, 41,306.40 and 16,320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.35, 41,306.40 and 16,320.34 is: 22,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.35 : 41,306.40 = 16,320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.35/41,306.40 = 16,320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.35x = 41,306.40 × 16,320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.35x = 674,134,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,134,492.18/29,932.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,521.94

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