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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.55, 41,357.94 and 16,540.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.55, 41,357.94 and 16,540.83 is: 22,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.55 : 41,357.94 = 16,540.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.55/41,357.94 = 16,540.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.55x = 41,357.94 × 16,540.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.55x = 684,094,654.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,094,654.69/29,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.32

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