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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.72, 41,001.32 and 16,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.72, 41,001.32 and 16,281.08 is: 22,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.72 : 41,001.32 = 16,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.72/41,001.32 = 16,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.72x = 41,001.32 × 16,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.72x = 667,545,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,545,771.03/29,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.18

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