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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.66, 41,390.12 and 16,381.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.66, 41,390.12 and 16,381.25 is: 22,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.66 : 41,390.12 = 16,381.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.66/41,390.12 = 16,381.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.66x = 41,390.12 × 16,381.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.66x = 678,021,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,021,903.25/29,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,605.51

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