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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.15, 41,362.95 and 16,544.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.15, 41,362.95 and 16,544.41 is: 22,831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.15 : 41,362.95 = 16,544.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.15/41,362.95 = 16,544.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.15x = 41,362.95 × 16,544.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.15x = 684,325,717.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,325,717.35/29,973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.29

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