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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.77, 41,277.31 and 16,481.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.77, 41,277.31 and 16,481.03 is: 22,744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.77 : 41,277.31 = 16,481.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.77/41,277.31 = 16,481.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.77x = 41,277.31 × 16,481.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.77x = 680,292,336.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,292,336.84/29,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.82

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