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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.37, 41,279.34 and 16,484.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.37, 41,279.34 and 16,484.10 is: 22,748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.37 : 41,279.34 = 16,484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.37/41,279.34 = 16,484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.37x = 41,279.34 × 16,484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.37x = 680,452,675.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,452,675.51/29,912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,748.21

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