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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.03, 41,311.46 and 16,507.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.03, 41,311.46 and 16,507.85 is: 22,780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.03 : 41,311.46 = 16,507.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.03/41,311.46 = 16,507.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.03x = 41,311.46 × 16,507.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.03x = 681,963,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,963,219.67/29,936.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.69

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