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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.25, 40,145.93 and 15,843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.25, 40,145.93 and 15,843.25 is: 21,863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.25 : 40,145.93 = 15,843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.25/40,145.93 = 15,843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.25x = 40,145.93 × 15,843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.25x = 636,042,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,042,005.47/29,091.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,863.69

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