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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.09, 41,320.35 and 16,513.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.09, 41,320.35 and 16,513.01 is: 22,788.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.09 : 41,320.35 = 16,513.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.09/41,320.35 = 16,513.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.09x = 41,320.35 × 16,513.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.09x = 682,323,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,323,352.75/29,942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.10

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