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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.45, 41,279.10 and 16,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.45, 41,279.10 and 16,483.70 is: 22,747.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.45 : 41,279.10 = 16,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.45/41,279.10 = 16,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.45x = 41,279.10 × 16,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.45x = 680,432,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,432,218.25/29,912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,747.46

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