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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.91, 41,305.53 and 16,504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.91, 41,305.53 and 16,504.28 is: 22,774.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.91 : 41,305.53 = 16,504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.91/41,305.53 = 16,504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.91x = 41,305.53 × 16,504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.91x = 681,718,032.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,718,032.67/29,932.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.87

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