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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,090, 40,144.20 and 15,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,090, 40,144.20 and 15,842 is: 21,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,090 : 40,144.20 = 15,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,090/40,144.20 = 15,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,090x = 40,144.20 × 15,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,090x = 635,964,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,964,416.40/29,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,861.96

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