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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,939.33, 41,315.73 and 16,511.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,939.33, 41,315.73 and 16,511.83 is: 22,786.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,939.33 : 41,315.73 = 16,511.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,939.33/41,315.73 = 16,511.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,939.33x = 41,315.73 × 16,511.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,939.33x = 682,198,310.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,198,310.09/29,939.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.02

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