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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.43, 41,332.97 and 16,522.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.43, 41,332.97 and 16,522.68 is: 22,801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.43 : 41,332.97 = 16,522.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.43/41,332.97 = 16,522.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.43x = 41,332.97 × 16,522.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.43x = 682,931,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,931,354.15/29,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.29

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