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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.06, 41,387.52 and 16,562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.06, 41,387.52 and 16,562.25 is: 22,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.06 : 41,387.52 = 16,562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.06/41,387.52 = 16,562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.06x = 41,387.52 × 16,562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.06x = 685,470,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,470,643.26/29,991.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,855.83

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