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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.80, 41,360.25 and 16,542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.80, 41,360.25 and 16,542.06 is: 22,827.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.80 : 41,360.25 = 16,542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.80/41,360.25 = 16,542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.80x = 41,360.25 × 16,542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.80x = 684,183,737.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,183,737.12/29,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,827.58

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