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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.69, 41,389.58 and 16,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.69, 41,389.58 and 16,563.68 is: 22,857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.69 : 41,389.58 = 16,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.69/41,389.58 = 16,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.69x = 41,389.58 × 16,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.69x = 685,563,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,563,468.69/29,992.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,857.69

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