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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.87, 41,369.52 and 16,549.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.87, 41,369.52 and 16,549.14 is: 22,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.87 : 41,369.52 = 16,549.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.87/41,369.52 = 16,549.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.87x = 41,369.52 × 16,549.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.87x = 684,630,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,630,195.41/29,977.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.85

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