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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.49, 41,368.95 and 16,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.49, 41,368.95 and 16,548.76 is: 22,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.49 : 41,368.95 = 16,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.49/41,368.95 = 16,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.49x = 41,368.95 × 16,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.49x = 684,604,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,604,690.56/29,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.29

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