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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,902.59, 41,265.38 and 16,473.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,902.59, 41,265.38 and 16,473.53 is: 22,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,902.59 : 41,265.38 = 16,473.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,902.59/41,265.38 = 16,473.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,902.59x = 41,265.38 × 16,473.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,902.59x = 679,786,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,786,619.74/29,902.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,733.37

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