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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,941.73, 41,318.91 and 16,512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,941.73, 41,318.91 and 16,512.74 is: 22,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,941.73 : 41,318.91 = 16,512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,941.73/41,318.91 = 16,512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,941.73x = 41,318.91 × 16,512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,941.73x = 682,288,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,288,417.91/29,941.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.21

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