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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.54, 41,269.72 and 16,477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.54, 41,269.72 and 16,477.68 is: 22,738.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.54 : 41,269.72 = 16,477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.54/41,269.72 = 16,477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.54x = 41,269.72 × 16,477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.54x = 680,029,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,029,082.66/29,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,738.47

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