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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.67, 41,341.11 and 16,529.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.67, 41,341.11 and 16,529.51 is: 22,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.67 : 41,341.11 = 16,529.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.67/41,341.11 = 16,529.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.67x = 41,341.11 × 16,529.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.67x = 683,348,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,348,291.16/29,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,811.98

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