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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,906.73, 41,271.06 and 16,477.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,906.73, 41,271.06 and 16,477.65 is: 22,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,906.73 : 41,271.06 = 16,477.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,906.73/41,271.06 = 16,477.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,906.73x = 41,271.06 × 16,477.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,906.73x = 680,050,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,050,081.81/29,906.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,739.03

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