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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,122.52, 40,189.08 and 15,874.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,122.52, 40,189.08 and 15,874.52 is: 21,906.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,122.52 : 40,189.08 = 15,874.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,122.52/40,189.08 = 15,874.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,122.52x = 40,189.08 × 15,874.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,122.52x = 637,982,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,982,354.24/29,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.84

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