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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.83, 41,356.49 and 16,540.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.83, 41,356.49 and 16,540.07 is: 22,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.83 : 41,356.49 = 16,540.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.83/41,356.49 = 16,540.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.83x = 41,356.49 × 16,540.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.83x = 684,038,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,038,950.07/29,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.01

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