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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,933.76, 41,308.08 and 16,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,933.76, 41,308.08 and 16,505 is: 22,776.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,933.76 : 41,308.08 = 16,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,933.76/41,308.08 = 16,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,933.76x = 41,308.08 × 16,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,933.76x = 681,789,860.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,789,860.40/29,933.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,776.62

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