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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.86, 41,358.33 and 16,541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.86, 41,358.33 and 16,541.14 is: 22,826.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.86 : 41,358.33 = 16,541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.86/41,358.33 = 16,541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.86x = 41,358.33 × 16,541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.86x = 684,113,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,113,926.70/29,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.73

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