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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.76, 41,335 and 16,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.76, 41,335 and 16,524.36 is: 22,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.76 : 41,335 = 16,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.76/41,335 = 16,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.76x = 41,335 × 16,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.76x = 683,034,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,034,420.60/29,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,803.72

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