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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.82, 41,356.74 and 16,539.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.82, 41,356.74 and 16,539.36 is: 22,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.82 : 41,356.74 = 16,539.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.82/41,356.74 = 16,539.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.82x = 41,356.74 × 16,539.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.82x = 684,014,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,014,011.29/29,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.71

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