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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.37, 41,272.68 and 16,478.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.37, 41,272.68 and 16,478.52 is: 22,740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.37 : 41,272.68 = 16,478.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.37/41,272.68 = 16,478.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.37x = 41,272.68 × 16,478.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.37x = 680,112,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,112,682.83/29,907.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.64

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