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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.02, 41,363.72 and 16,545.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.02, 41,363.72 and 16,545.52 is: 22,832.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.02 : 41,363.72 = 16,545.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.02/41,363.72 = 16,545.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.02x = 41,363.72 × 16,545.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.02x = 684,384,256.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,384,256.53/29,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.58

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