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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.69, 41,367.12 and 16,547.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.69, 41,367.12 and 16,547.97 is: 22,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.69 : 41,367.12 = 16,547.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.69/41,367.12 = 16,547.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.69x = 41,367.12 × 16,547.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.69x = 684,541,860.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,541,860.75/29,976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.81

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