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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.65, 41,272.25 and 16,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.65, 41,272.25 and 16,481.28 is: 22,743.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.65 : 41,272.25 = 16,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.65/41,272.25 = 16,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.65x = 41,272.25 × 16,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.65x = 680,219,508.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,219,508.48/29,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,743.24

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