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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.92, 41,367.68 and 16,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.92, 41,367.68 and 16,548.76 is: 22,838.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.92 : 41,367.68 = 16,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.92/41,367.68 = 16,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.92x = 41,367.68 × 16,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.92x = 684,583,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,583,808.08/29,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.55

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