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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.70, 41,312.97 and 16,508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.70, 41,312.97 and 16,508.48 is: 22,781.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.70 : 41,312.97 = 16,508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.70/41,312.97 = 16,508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.70x = 41,312.97 × 16,508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.70x = 682,014,132.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,014,132.42/29,936.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.87

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