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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.06, 41,262.94 and 16,473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.06, 41,262.94 and 16,473.56 is: 22,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.06 : 41,262.94 = 16,473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.06/41,262.94 = 16,473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.06x = 41,262.94 × 16,473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.06x = 679,747,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,747,517.87/29,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.22

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