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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.62, 41,388.23 and 16,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.62, 41,388.23 and 16,562.76 is: 22,856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.62 : 41,388.23 = 16,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.62/41,388.23 = 16,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.62x = 41,388.23 × 16,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.62x = 685,503,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,503,320.31/29,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,856.50

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