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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.89, 41,268.60 and 16,476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.89, 41,268.60 and 16,476.81 is: 22,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.89 : 41,268.60 = 16,476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.89/41,268.60 = 16,476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.89x = 41,268.60 × 16,476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.89x = 679,974,881.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,974,881.17/29,905.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.16

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