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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.93, 41,269.41 and 16,476.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.93, 41,269.41 and 16,476.75 is: 22,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.93 : 41,269.41 = 16,476.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.93/41,269.41 = 16,476.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.93x = 41,269.41 × 16,476.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.93x = 679,985,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,985,751.22/29,904.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.25

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