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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913.23, 41,278.40 and 16,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913.23, 41,278.40 and 16,483.75 is: 22,746.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913.23 : 41,278.40 = 16,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913.23/41,278.40 = 16,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913.23x = 41,278.40 × 16,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913.23x = 680,422,826
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,422,826/29,913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,746.55

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