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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.44, 41,369.76 and 16,549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.44, 41,369.76 and 16,549.68 is: 22,839.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.44 : 41,369.76 = 16,549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.44/41,369.76 = 16,549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.44x = 41,369.76 × 16,549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.44x = 684,656,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,656,289.68/29,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.05

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