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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,903.59, 41,266.76 and 16,474.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,903.59, 41,266.76 and 16,474.53 is: 22,734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,903.59 : 41,266.76 = 16,474.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,903.59/41,266.76 = 16,474.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,903.59x = 41,266.76 × 16,474.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,903.59x = 679,850,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,850,475.62/29,903.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.74

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