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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.09, 41,310.86 and 16,507.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.09, 41,310.86 and 16,507.91 is: 22,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.09 : 41,310.86 = 16,507.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.09/41,310.86 = 16,507.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.09x = 41,310.86 × 16,507.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.09x = 681,956,072.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,956,072.50/29,936.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.40

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