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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.13, 41,361.45 and 16,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.13, 41,361.45 and 16,543.29 is: 22,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.13 : 41,361.45 = 16,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.13/41,361.45 = 16,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.13x = 41,361.45 × 16,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.13x = 684,254,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,254,555.24/29,972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.70

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