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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.83, 41,276.45 and 16,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.83, 41,276.45 and 16,299.05 is: 22,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.83 : 41,276.45 = 16,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.83/41,276.45 = 16,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.83x = 41,276.45 × 16,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.83x = 672,766,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,766,756.74/29,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.42

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