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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.72, 41,307.41 and 16,504.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.72, 41,307.41 and 16,504.45 is: 22,776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.72 : 41,307.41 = 16,504.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.72/41,307.41 = 16,504.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.72x = 41,307.41 × 16,504.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.72x = 681,756,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,756,020.97/29,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.28

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