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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.09, 41,311.77 and 16,507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.09, 41,311.77 and 16,507.29 is: 22,780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.09 : 41,311.77 = 16,507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.09/41,311.77 = 16,507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.09x = 41,311.77 × 16,507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.09x = 681,945,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,945,367.80/29,936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.05

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