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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.84, 41,264.58 and 16,473.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.84, 41,264.58 and 16,473.15 is: 22,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.84 : 41,264.58 = 16,473.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.84/41,264.58 = 16,473.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.84x = 41,264.58 × 16,473.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.84x = 679,757,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,757,616.03/29,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.97

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