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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.84, 41,264.35 and 16,472.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.84, 41,264.35 and 16,472.79 is: 22,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.84 : 41,264.35 = 16,472.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.84/41,264.35 = 16,472.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.84x = 41,264.35 × 16,472.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.84x = 679,738,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,738,683.35/29,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.34

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