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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.63, 41,270.61 and 16,479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.63, 41,270.61 and 16,479.13 is: 22,740.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.63 : 41,270.61 = 16,479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.63/41,270.61 = 16,479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.63x = 41,270.61 × 16,479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.63x = 680,103,541.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,103,541.02/29,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.90

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