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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.67, 41,279.76 and 16,484.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.67, 41,279.76 and 16,484.41 is: 22,748.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.67 : 41,279.76 = 16,484.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.67/41,279.76 = 16,484.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.67x = 41,279.76 × 16,484.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.67x = 680,472,354.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,472,354.43/29,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,748.63

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