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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,970.98, 41,359.12 and 16,541.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,970.98, 41,359.12 and 16,541.25 is: 22,826.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,970.98 : 41,359.12 = 16,541.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,970.98/41,359.12 = 16,541.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,970.98x = 41,359.12 × 16,541.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,970.98x = 684,131,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,131,440.29/29,970.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,826.46

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