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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,913.67, 41,281.14 and 16,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,913.67, 41,281.14 and 16,485.41 is: 22,750.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,913.67 : 41,281.14 = 16,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,913.67/41,281.14 = 16,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,913.67x = 41,281.14 × 16,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,913.67x = 680,536,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,536,518.17/29,913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,750.02

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