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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.92, 41,366.30 and 16,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.92, 41,366.30 and 16,547.76 is: 22,837.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.92 : 41,366.30 = 16,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.92/41,366.30 = 16,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.92x = 41,366.30 × 16,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.92x = 684,519,521.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,519,521.75/29,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.17

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