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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,208.52, 40,307.69 and 15,779.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,208.52, 40,307.69 and 15,779.73 is: 21,775.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,208.52 : 40,307.69 = 15,779.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,208.52/40,307.69 = 15,779.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,208.52x = 40,307.69 × 15,779.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,208.52x = 636,044,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,044,537.38/29,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,775.99

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