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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.16, 41,274.53 and 16,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.16, 41,274.53 and 16,479.25 is: 22,740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.16 : 41,274.53 = 16,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.16/41,274.53 = 16,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.16x = 41,274.53 × 16,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.16x = 680,173,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,173,174.72/29,910.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,740.54

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