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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.40, 41,362.92 and 16,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.40, 41,362.92 and 16,545.96 is: 22,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.40 : 41,362.92 = 16,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.40/41,362.92 = 16,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.40x = 41,362.92 × 16,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.40x = 684,389,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,389,219.80/29,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.70

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