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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.62, 41,331.86 and 16,521.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.62, 41,331.86 and 16,521.91 is: 22,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.62 : 41,331.86 = 16,521.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.62/41,331.86 = 16,521.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.62x = 41,331.86 × 16,521.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.62x = 682,881,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,881,147.07/29,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.23

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