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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,914.36, 41,279.96 and 16,484.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,914.36, 41,279.96 and 16,484.86 is: 22,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,914.36 : 41,279.96 = 16,484.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,914.36/41,279.96 = 16,484.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,914.36x = 41,279.96 × 16,484.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,914.36x = 680,494,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,494,361.41/29,914.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,748.08

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