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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.59, 41,309.70 and 16,505.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.59, 41,309.70 and 16,505.79 is: 22,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.59 : 41,309.70 = 16,505.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.59/41,309.70 = 16,505.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.59x = 41,309.70 × 16,505.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.59x = 681,849,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,849,233.16/29,934.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.98

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