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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.42, 41,311.96 and 16,508.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.42, 41,311.96 and 16,508.30 is: 22,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.42 : 41,311.96 = 16,508.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.42/41,311.96 = 16,508.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.42x = 41,311.96 × 16,508.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.42x = 681,990,229.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,990,229.27/29,934.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.81

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