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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,903, 41,268.03 and 16,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,903, 41,268.03 and 16,474.28 is: 22,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,903 : 41,268.03 = 16,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,903/41,268.03 = 16,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,903x = 41,268.03 × 16,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,903x = 679,861,081.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,861,081.27/29,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.55

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