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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,939.83, 41,316.42 and 16,512.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,939.83, 41,316.42 and 16,512.33 is: 22,786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,939.83 : 41,316.42 = 16,512.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,939.83/41,316.42 = 16,512.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,939.83x = 41,316.42 × 16,512.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,939.83x = 682,230,154.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,230,154.88/29,939.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.71

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