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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.54, 41,264.43 and 16,472.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.54, 41,264.43 and 16,472.85 is: 22,732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.54 : 41,264.43 = 16,472.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.54/41,264.43 = 16,472.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.54x = 41,264.43 × 16,472.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.54x = 679,742,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,742,765.73/29,901.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.70

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