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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.43, 41,362.95 and 16,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.43, 41,362.95 and 16,361.28 is: 22,579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.43 : 41,362.95 = 16,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.43/41,362.95 = 16,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.43x = 41,362.95 × 16,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.43x = 676,750,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,750,775.04/29,972.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,579.11

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