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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,970.98, 41,358.74 and 16,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,970.98, 41,358.74 and 16,542.06 is: 22,827.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,970.98 : 41,358.74 = 16,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,970.98/41,358.74 = 16,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,970.98x = 41,358.74 × 16,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,970.98x = 684,158,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,158,520.80/29,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.37

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