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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.68, 41,337.84 and 16,526.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.68, 41,337.84 and 16,526.48 is: 22,806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.68 : 41,337.84 = 16,526.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.68/41,337.84 = 16,526.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.68x = 41,337.84 × 16,526.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.68x = 683,168,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,168,986.00/29,954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.75

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