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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.54, 41,311.54 and 16,507.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.54, 41,311.54 and 16,507.79 is: 22,780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.54 : 41,311.54 = 16,507.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.54/41,311.54 = 16,507.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.54x = 41,311.54 × 16,507.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.54x = 681,962,226.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,962,226.90/29,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,780.26

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