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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.98, 41,365.10 and 16,362.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.98, 41,365.10 and 16,362.83 is: 22,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.98 : 41,365.10 = 16,362.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.98/41,365.10 = 16,362.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.98x = 41,365.10 × 16,362.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.98x = 676,849,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,849,810.59/29,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.25

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