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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.26, 41,262.10 and 16,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.26, 41,262.10 and 16,469.88 is: 22,727.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.26 : 41,262.10 = 16,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.26/41,262.10 = 16,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.26x = 41,262.10 × 16,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.26x = 679,581,835.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,581,835.55/29,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,727.53

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