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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,933.60, 41,305.16 and 16,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,933.60, 41,305.16 and 16,504 is: 22,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,933.60 : 41,305.16 = 16,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,933.60/41,305.16 = 16,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,933.60x = 41,305.16 × 16,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,933.60x = 681,700,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,700,360.64/29,933.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,773.75

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