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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,195.65, 40,289.99 and 15,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,195.65, 40,289.99 and 15,766.90 is: 21,758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,195.65 : 40,289.99 = 15,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,195.65/40,289.99 = 15,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,195.65x = 40,289.99 × 15,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,195.65x = 635,248,203.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,248,203.91/29,195.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.32

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