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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.82, 41,365.01 and 16,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.82, 41,365.01 and 16,546.05 is: 22,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.82 : 41,365.01 = 16,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.82/41,365.01 = 16,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.82x = 41,365.01 × 16,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.82x = 684,427,440.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,427,440.98/29,974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.42

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