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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.50, 41,361.66 and 16,544.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.50, 41,361.66 and 16,544.42 is: 22,830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.50 : 41,361.66 = 16,544.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.50/41,361.66 = 16,544.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.50x = 41,361.66 × 16,544.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.50x = 684,304,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,304,468.13/29,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.31

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