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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,160, 40,241.28 and 15,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,160, 40,241.28 and 15,912 is: 21,958.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,160 : 40,241.28 = 15,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,160/40,241.28 = 15,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,160x = 40,241.28 × 15,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,160x = 640,319,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,319,247.36/29,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.82

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