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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,936.79, 41,313.04 and 16,508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,936.79, 41,313.04 and 16,508.61 is: 22,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,936.79 : 41,313.04 = 16,508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,936.79/41,313.04 = 16,508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,936.79x = 41,313.04 × 16,508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,936.79x = 682,020,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,020,824.00/29,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,782.03

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