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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.64, 41,367.84 and 16,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.64, 41,367.84 and 16,364.69 is: 22,583.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.64 : 41,367.84 = 16,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.64/41,367.84 = 16,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.64x = 41,367.84 × 16,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.64x = 676,971,919.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,971,919.62/29,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,583.31

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