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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,955.92, 41,341.46 and 16,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,955.92, 41,341.46 and 16,529.76 is: 22,812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,955.92 : 41,341.46 = 16,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,955.92/41,341.46 = 16,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,955.92x = 41,341.46 × 16,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,955.92x = 683,364,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,364,329.20/29,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.33

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