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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,010.08, 40,033.76 and 15,762.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,010.08, 40,033.76 and 15,762.08 is: 21,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,010.08 : 40,033.76 = 15,762.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,010.08/40,033.76 = 15,762.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,010.08x = 40,033.76 × 15,762.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,010.08x = 631,015,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,015,327.82/29,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,751.59

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