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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.95, 41,365.58 and 16,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.95, 41,365.58 and 16,545.96 is: 22,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.95 : 41,365.58 = 16,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.95/41,365.58 = 16,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.95x = 41,365.58 × 16,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.95x = 684,433,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,433,149.33/29,974.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,833.50

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