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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.97, 41,237.01 and 16,453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.97, 41,237.01 and 16,453.25 is: 22,705.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.97 : 41,237.01 = 16,453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.97/41,237.01 = 16,453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.97x = 41,237.01 × 16,453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.97x = 678,482,628.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,482,628.60/29,881.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,705.42

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