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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,909.91, 41,275.46 and 16,480.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,909.91, 41,275.46 and 16,480.85 is: 22,743.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,909.91 : 41,275.46 = 16,480.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,909.91/41,275.46 = 16,480.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,909.91x = 41,275.46 × 16,480.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,909.91x = 680,254,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,254,376.16/29,909.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,743.44

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