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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.70, 41,275.51 and 16,480.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.70, 41,275.51 and 16,480.31 is: 22,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.70 : 41,275.51 = 16,480.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.70/41,275.51 = 16,480.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.70x = 41,275.51 × 16,480.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.70x = 680,232,952.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,232,952.63/29,909.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.89

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