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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.47, 41,368.91 and 16,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.47, 41,368.91 and 16,548.72 is: 22,837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.47 : 41,368.91 = 16,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.47/41,368.91 = 16,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.47x = 41,368.91 × 16,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.47x = 684,602,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,602,508.30/29,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.23

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