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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.52, 41,361.89 and 16,544.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.52, 41,361.89 and 16,544.91 is: 22,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.52 : 41,361.89 = 16,544.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.52/41,361.89 = 16,544.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.52x = 41,361.89 × 16,544.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.52x = 684,328,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,328,788.84/29,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.35

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