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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.74, 41,363.77 and 16,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.74, 41,363.77 and 16,545 is: 22,832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.74 : 41,363.77 = 16,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.74/41,363.77 = 16,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.74x = 41,363.77 × 16,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.74x = 684,363,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,363,533.29/29,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.10

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