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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.59, 41,391.42 and 16,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.59, 41,391.42 and 16,565.56 is: 22,859.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.59 : 41,391.42 = 16,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.59/41,391.42 = 16,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.59x = 41,391.42 × 16,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.59x = 685,672,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,672,051.50/29,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.86

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