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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.62, 41,278.47 and 16,481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.62, 41,278.47 and 16,481.86 is: 22,745.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.62 : 41,278.47 = 16,481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.62/41,278.47 = 16,481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.62x = 41,278.47 × 16,481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.62x = 680,345,860.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,345,860.36/29,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.96

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