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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.64, 41,333.49 and 16,523.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.64, 41,333.49 and 16,523.33 is: 22,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.64 : 41,333.49 = 16,523.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.64/41,333.49 = 16,523.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.64x = 41,333.49 × 16,523.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.64x = 682,966,688.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,966,688.65/29,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.31

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