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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,911.62, 41,279.85 and 16,482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,911.62, 41,279.85 and 16,482.86 is: 22,747.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,911.62 : 41,279.85 = 16,482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,911.62/41,279.85 = 16,482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,911.62x = 41,279.85 × 16,482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,911.62x = 680,409,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,409,988.37/29,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.35

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