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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,934.93, 41,310.12 and 16,506.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,934.93, 41,310.12 and 16,506.39 is: 22,778.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,934.93 : 41,310.12 = 16,506.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,934.93/41,310.12 = 16,506.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,934.93x = 41,310.12 × 16,506.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,934.93x = 681,880,951.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,880,951.67/29,934.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.77

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