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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.24, 41,337.96 and 16,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.24, 41,337.96 and 16,526 is: 22,806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.24 : 41,337.96 = 16,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.24/41,337.96 = 16,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.24x = 41,337.96 × 16,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.24x = 683,151,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,151,126.96/29,954.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.49

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