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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.04, 41,358.66 and 16,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.04, 41,358.66 and 16,542.20 is: 22,829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.04 : 41,358.66 = 16,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.04/41,358.66 = 16,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.04x = 41,358.66 × 16,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.04x = 684,163,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,163,225.45/29,969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.00

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