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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,908.94, 41,274.45 and 16,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,908.94, 41,274.45 and 16,479.90 is: 22,742.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,908.94 : 41,274.45 = 16,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,908.94/41,274.45 = 16,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,908.94x = 41,274.45 × 16,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,908.94x = 680,198,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,198,808.56/29,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.33

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