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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,981.61, 41,373.96 and 16,369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,981.61, 41,373.96 and 16,369.19 is: 22,589.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,981.61 : 41,373.96 = 16,369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,981.61/41,373.96 = 16,369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,981.61x = 41,373.96 × 16,369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,981.61x = 677,258,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,258,005.42/29,981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,589.11

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