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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.74, 41,364.40 and 16,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.74, 41,364.40 and 16,544.84 is: 22,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.74 : 41,364.40 = 16,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.74/41,364.40 = 16,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.74x = 41,364.40 × 16,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.74x = 684,367,379.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,367,379.70/29,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.71

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