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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.72, 41,342.82 and 16,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.72, 41,342.82 and 16,530.54 is: 22,812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.72 : 41,342.82 = 16,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.72/41,342.82 = 16,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.72x = 41,342.82 × 16,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.72x = 683,419,139.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,419,139.72/29,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,812.03

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