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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.65, 41,273.74 and 16,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.65, 41,273.74 and 16,479.60 is: 22,741.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.65 : 41,273.74 = 16,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.65/41,273.74 = 16,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.65x = 41,273.74 × 16,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.65x = 680,174,725.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,174,725.70/29,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.74

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