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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958, 41,342.04 and 16,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958, 41,342.04 and 16,710 is: 23,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958 : 41,342.04 = 16,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958/41,342.04 = 16,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958x = 41,342.04 × 16,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958x = 690,825,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,825,488.40/29,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,059.80

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