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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,712.79, 41,003.97 and 16,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,712.79, 41,003.97 and 16,283.75 is: 22,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,712.79 : 41,003.97 = 16,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,712.79/41,003.97 = 16,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,712.79x = 41,003.97 × 16,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,712.79x = 667,698,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,698,361.05/29,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,471.75

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