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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.83, 41,360.61 and 16,543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.83, 41,360.61 and 16,543.08 is: 22,829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.83 : 41,360.61 = 16,543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.83/41,360.61 = 16,543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.83x = 41,360.61 × 16,543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.83x = 684,231,880.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,231,880.08/29,971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.17

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