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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.44, 41,387.53 and 16,379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.44, 41,387.53 and 16,379.04 is: 22,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.44 : 41,387.53 = 16,379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.44/41,387.53 = 16,379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.44x = 41,387.53 × 16,379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.44x = 677,887,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,887,851.20/29,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.71

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