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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.93, 41,362.42 and 16,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.93, 41,362.42 and 16,544.18 is: 22,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.93 : 41,362.42 = 16,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.93/41,362.42 = 16,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.93x = 41,362.42 × 16,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.93x = 684,307,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,307,383.76/29,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.85

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