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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.27, 41,278 and 16,481.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.27, 41,278 and 16,481.53 is: 22,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.27 : 41,278 = 16,481.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.27/41,278 = 16,481.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.27x = 41,278 × 16,481.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.27x = 680,324,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,324,388.95/29,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.51

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