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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.98, 41,335.88 and 16,524.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.98, 41,335.88 and 16,524.39 is: 22,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.98 : 41,335.88 = 16,524.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.98/41,335.88 = 16,524.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.98x = 41,335.88 × 16,524.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.98x = 683,050,202.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,050,202.11/29,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.08

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