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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,902.31, 41,264.99 and 16,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,902.31, 41,264.99 and 16,473.25 is: 22,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,902.31 : 41,264.99 = 16,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,902.31/41,264.99 = 16,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,902.31x = 41,264.99 × 16,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,902.31x = 679,768,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,768,527.51/29,902.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.98

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