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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.39, 41,267.91 and 16,476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.39, 41,267.91 and 16,476.31 is: 22,736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.39 : 41,267.91 = 16,476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.39/41,267.91 = 16,476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.39x = 41,267.91 × 16,476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.39x = 679,942,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,942,878.21/29,905.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,736.47

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