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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.93, 41,270.79 and 16,477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.93, 41,270.79 and 16,477.75 is: 22,739.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.93 : 41,270.79 = 16,477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.93/41,270.79 = 16,477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.93x = 41,270.79 × 16,477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.93x = 680,049,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,049,759.92/29,905.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.63

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