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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.73, 41,332.68 and 16,522.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.73, 41,332.68 and 16,522.74 is: 22,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.73 : 41,332.68 = 16,522.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.73/41,332.68 = 16,522.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.73x = 41,332.68 × 16,522.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.73x = 682,929,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,929,125.14/29,951.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.99

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