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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,106.75, 40,167.32 and 15,858.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,106.75, 40,167.32 and 15,858.75 is: 21,885.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,106.75 : 40,167.32 = 15,858.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,106.75/40,167.32 = 15,858.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,106.75x = 40,167.32 × 15,858.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,106.75x = 637,003,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,003,406.76/29,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.08

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