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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.93, 41,363.80 and 16,545.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.93, 41,363.80 and 16,545.18 is: 22,832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.93 : 41,363.80 = 16,545.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.93/41,363.80 = 16,545.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.93x = 41,363.80 × 16,545.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.93x = 684,371,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,371,516.48/29,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.23

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