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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.38, 41,331.72 and 16,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.38, 41,331.72 and 16,522 is: 22,800.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.38 : 41,331.72 = 16,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.38/41,331.72 = 16,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.38x = 41,331.72 × 16,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.38x = 682,882,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,882,677.84/29,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.47

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