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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.34, 41,331.76 and 16,522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.34, 41,331.76 and 16,522.07 is: 22,800.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.34 : 41,331.76 = 16,522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.34/41,331.76 = 16,522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.34x = 41,331.76 × 16,522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.34x = 682,885,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,885,983.98/29,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.61

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