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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972, 41,361.36 and 16,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972, 41,361.36 and 16,724 is: 23,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972 : 41,361.36 = 16,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972/41,361.36 = 16,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972x = 41,361.36 × 16,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972x = 691,727,384.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,727,384.64/29,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.12

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