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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.19, 41,361.53 and 16,543.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.19, 41,361.53 and 16,543.35 is: 22,829.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.19 : 41,361.53 = 16,543.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.19/41,361.53 = 16,543.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.19x = 41,361.53 × 16,543.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.19x = 684,258,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,258,267.33/29,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.77

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