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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.66, 41,312.31 and 16,508.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.66, 41,312.31 and 16,508.55 is: 22,783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.66 : 41,312.31 = 16,508.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.66/41,312.31 = 16,508.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.66x = 41,312.31 × 16,508.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.66x = 682,006,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,006,335.25/29,934.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.17

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