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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.13, 41,266.80 and 16,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.13, 41,266.80 and 16,473.76 is: 22,735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.13 : 41,266.80 = 16,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.13/41,266.80 = 16,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.13x = 41,266.80 × 16,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.13x = 679,819,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,819,359.17/29,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.57

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