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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,107, 40,167.66 and 15,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,107, 40,167.66 and 15,859 is: 21,885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,107 : 40,167.66 = 15,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,107/40,167.66 = 15,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,107x = 40,167.66 × 15,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,107x = 637,018,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,018,919.94/29,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.42

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