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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.72, 41,329.92 and 16,520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.72, 41,329.92 and 16,520.73 is: 22,798.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.72 : 41,329.92 = 16,520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.72/41,329.92 = 16,520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.72x = 41,329.92 × 16,520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.72x = 682,800,449.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,800,449.24/29,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,798.22

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