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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.42, 41,371.59 and 16,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.42, 41,371.59 and 16,550.70 is: 22,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.42 : 41,371.59 = 16,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.42/41,371.59 = 16,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.42x = 41,371.59 × 16,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.42x = 684,728,681.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,728,681.53/29,979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,839.96

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