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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,211.02, 40,311.22 and 15,782.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,211.02, 40,311.22 and 15,782.27 is: 21,779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,211.02 : 40,311.22 = 15,782.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,211.02/40,311.22 = 15,782.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,211.02x = 40,311.22 × 15,782.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,211.02x = 636,202,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,202,317.06/29,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,779.53

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