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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.62, 41,305.14 and 16,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.62, 41,305.14 and 16,503.18 is: 22,773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.62 : 41,305.14 = 16,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.62/41,305.14 = 16,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.62x = 41,305.14 × 16,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.62x = 681,666,160.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,666,160.35/29,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.35

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