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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913.57, 41,281 and 16,485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913.57, 41,281 and 16,485.31 is: 22,749.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913.57 : 41,281 = 16,485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913.57/41,281 = 16,485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913.57x = 41,281 × 16,485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913.57x = 680,529,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,529,875.71/29,913.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,749.87

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