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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.94, 41,362.57 and 16,544.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.94, 41,362.57 and 16,544.10 is: 22,830.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.94 : 41,362.57 = 16,544.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.94/41,362.57 = 16,544.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.94x = 41,362.57 × 16,544.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.94x = 684,306,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,306,494.34/29,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.81

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