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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.76, 41,394.88 and 16,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.76, 41,394.88 and 16,566.36 is: 22,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.76 : 41,394.88 = 16,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.76/41,394.88 = 16,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.76x = 41,394.88 × 16,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.76x = 685,762,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,762,484.24/29,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.46

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