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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.55, 41,377.94 and 16,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.55, 41,377.94 and 16,555.65 is: 22,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.55 : 41,377.94 = 16,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.55/41,377.94 = 16,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.55x = 41,377.94 × 16,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.55x = 685,038,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,038,795.81/29,983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,847.16

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