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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,903.87, 41,265.86 and 16,474.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,903.87, 41,265.86 and 16,474.77 is: 22,734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,903.87 : 41,265.86 = 16,474.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,903.87/41,265.86 = 16,474.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,903.87x = 41,265.86 × 16,474.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,903.87x = 679,845,469.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,845,469.98/29,903.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.37

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