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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.91, 41,347.56 and 16,533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.91, 41,347.56 and 16,533.55 is: 22,816.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.91 : 41,347.56 = 16,533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.91/41,347.56 = 16,533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.91x = 41,347.56 × 16,533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.91x = 683,621,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,621,924.82/29,961.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.37

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