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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.11, 41,355.96 and 16,539.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.11, 41,355.96 and 16,539.37 is: 22,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.11 : 41,355.96 = 16,539.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.11/41,355.96 = 16,539.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.11x = 41,355.96 × 16,539.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.11x = 684,001,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,001,441.45/29,968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,824.31

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