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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,222.69, 40,327.34 and 15,793.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,222.69, 40,327.34 and 15,793.94 is: 21,795.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,222.69 : 40,327.34 = 15,793.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,222.69/40,327.34 = 15,793.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,222.69x = 40,327.34 × 15,793.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,222.69x = 636,927,610.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,927,610.17/29,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,795.66

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