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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,903.72, 41,266.94 and 16,474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,903.72, 41,266.94 and 16,474.66 is: 22,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,903.72 : 41,266.94 = 16,474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,903.72/41,266.94 = 16,474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,903.72x = 41,266.94 × 16,474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,903.72x = 679,858,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,858,620.20/29,903.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.92

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