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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.62, 41,271.98 and 16,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.62, 41,271.98 and 16,480.12 is: 22,742.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.62 : 41,271.98 = 16,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.62/41,271.98 = 16,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.62x = 41,271.98 × 16,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.62x = 680,167,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,167,183.04/29,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.27

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