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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,146.24, 40,221.92 and 15,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,146.24, 40,221.92 and 15,898.24 is: 21,939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,146.24 : 40,221.92 = 15,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,146.24/40,221.92 = 15,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,146.24x = 40,221.92 × 15,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,146.24x = 639,457,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,457,737.42/29,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.63

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