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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.08, 41,359.98 and 16,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.08, 41,359.98 and 16,543.24 is: 22,831.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.08 : 41,359.98 = 16,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.08/41,359.98 = 16,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.08x = 41,359.98 × 16,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.08x = 684,228,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,228,075.54/29,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.13

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