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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.64, 41,357.16 and 16,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.64, 41,357.16 and 16,540.52 is: 22,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.64 : 41,357.16 = 16,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.64/41,357.16 = 16,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.64x = 41,357.16 × 16,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.64x = 684,068,932.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,068,932.12/29,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.16

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