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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.75, 41,266.31 and 16,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.75, 41,266.31 and 16,473.03 is: 22,733.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.75 : 41,266.31 = 16,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.75/41,266.31 = 16,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.75x = 41,266.31 × 16,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.75x = 679,781,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,781,162.62/29,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.83

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