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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.63, 41,391.78 and 16,564.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.63, 41,391.78 and 16,564.93 is: 22,859.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.63 : 41,391.78 = 16,564.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.63/41,391.78 = 16,564.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.63x = 41,391.78 × 16,564.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.63x = 685,652,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,652,028.86/29,994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,859.16

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