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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.58, 41,359.95 and 16,542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.58, 41,359.95 and 16,542.59 is: 22,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.58 : 41,359.95 = 16,542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.58/41,359.95 = 16,542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.58x = 41,359.95 × 16,542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.58x = 684,200,488.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,200,488.47/29,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,828.31

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