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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.54, 41,262.74 and 16,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.54, 41,262.74 and 16,472.14 is: 22,730.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.54 : 41,262.74 = 16,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.54/41,262.74 = 16,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.54x = 41,262.74 × 16,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.54x = 679,685,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,685,630.06/29,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,730.79

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