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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.22, 41,269.37 and 16,477.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.22, 41,269.37 and 16,477.27 is: 22,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.22 : 41,269.37 = 16,477.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.22/41,269.37 = 16,477.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.22x = 41,269.37 × 16,477.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.22x = 680,006,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,006,366.66/29,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.72

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