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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.78, 41,309.46 and 16,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.78, 41,309.46 and 16,506 is: 22,777.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.78 : 41,309.46 = 16,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.78/41,309.46 = 16,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.78x = 41,309.46 × 16,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.78x = 681,853,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,853,946.76/29,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,777.98

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