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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.67, 41,332.79 and 16,524.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.67, 41,332.79 and 16,524.21 is: 22,803.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.67 : 41,332.79 = 16,524.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.67/41,332.79 = 16,524.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.67x = 41,332.79 × 16,524.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.67x = 682,991,619.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,991,619.22/29,951.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.12

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