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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.60, 41,305.12 and 16,503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.60, 41,305.12 and 16,503.16 is: 22,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.60 : 41,305.12 = 16,503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.60/41,305.12 = 16,503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.60x = 41,305.12 × 16,503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.60x = 681,665,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,665,004.18/29,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.33

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