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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,910.94, 41,278.14 and 16,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,910.94, 41,278.14 and 16,483.16 is: 22,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,910.94 : 41,278.14 = 16,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,910.94/41,278.14 = 16,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,910.94x = 41,278.14 × 16,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,910.94x = 680,394,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,394,289.32/29,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.34

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