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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,716.05, 41,007.90 and 16,287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,716.05, 41,007.90 and 16,287.27 is: 22,476.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,716.05 : 41,007.90 = 16,287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,716.05/41,007.90 = 16,287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,716.05x = 41,007.90 × 16,287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,716.05x = 667,906,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,906,749.33/29,716.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.30

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