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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936, 41,313.42 and 16,510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936, 41,313.42 and 16,510.11 is: 22,784.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936 : 41,313.42 = 16,510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936/41,313.42 = 16,510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936x = 41,313.42 × 16,510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936x = 682,089,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,089,108.68/29,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,784.91

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