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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.08, 41,371.27 and 16,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.08, 41,371.27 and 16,550.09 is: 22,839.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.08 : 41,371.27 = 16,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.08/41,371.27 = 16,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.08x = 41,371.27 × 16,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.08x = 684,697,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,697,993.68/29,979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.20

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