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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,933.94, 41,311.26 and 16,507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,933.94, 41,311.26 and 16,507.80 is: 22,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,933.94 : 41,311.26 = 16,507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,933.94/41,311.26 = 16,507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,933.94x = 41,311.26 × 16,507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,933.94x = 681,958,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,958,017.83/29,933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.10

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