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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.61, 41,363.91 and 16,545.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.61, 41,363.91 and 16,545.43 is: 22,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.61 : 41,363.91 = 16,545.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.61/41,363.91 = 16,545.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.61x = 41,363.91 × 16,545.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.61x = 684,383,636.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,383,636.07/29,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.88

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