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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.78, 41,363.01 and 16,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.78, 41,363.01 and 16,544.07 is: 22,830.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.78 : 41,363.01 = 16,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.78/41,363.01 = 16,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.78x = 41,363.01 × 16,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.78x = 684,312,532.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,312,532.85/29,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.37

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