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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,941.15, 41,316.88 and 16,512.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,941.15, 41,316.88 and 16,512.50 is: 22,786.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,941.15 : 41,316.88 = 16,512.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,941.15/41,316.88 = 16,512.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,941.15x = 41,316.88 × 16,512.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,941.15x = 682,244,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,244,898.44/29,941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.20

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