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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,016.16, 40,042.96 and 15,768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,016.16, 40,042.96 and 15,768.16 is: 21,760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,016.16 : 40,042.96 = 15,768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,016.16/40,042.96 = 15,768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,016.16x = 40,042.96 × 15,768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,016.16x = 631,403,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,403,800.15/29,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,760.42

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