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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.87, 41,363.71 and 16,545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.87, 41,363.71 and 16,545.13 is: 22,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.87 : 41,363.71 = 16,545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.87/41,363.71 = 16,545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.87x = 41,363.71 × 16,545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.87x = 684,367,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,367,814.46/29,973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.15

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