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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,884.92, 41,241.62 and 16,273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,884.92, 41,241.62 and 16,273.47 is: 22,457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,884.92 : 41,241.62 = 16,273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,884.92/41,241.62 = 16,273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,884.92x = 41,241.62 × 16,273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,884.92x = 671,144,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,144,265.82/29,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.62

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