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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,964.16, 41,349.90 and 16,535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,964.16, 41,349.90 and 16,535.14 is: 22,818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,964.16 : 41,349.90 = 16,535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,964.16/41,349.90 = 16,535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,964.16x = 41,349.90 × 16,535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,964.16x = 683,726,385.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,726,385.49/29,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,818.14

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