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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.84, 41,364.74 and 16,546.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.84, 41,364.74 and 16,546.52 is: 22,833.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.84 : 41,364.74 = 16,546.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.84/41,364.74 = 16,546.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.84x = 41,364.74 × 16,546.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.84x = 684,442,497.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,442,497.70/29,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.90

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