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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,226.83, 40,332.99 and 15,798.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,226.83, 40,332.99 and 15,798.08 is: 21,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,226.83 : 40,332.99 = 15,798.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,226.83/40,332.99 = 15,798.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,226.83x = 40,332.99 × 15,798.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,226.83x = 637,183,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,183,600.99/29,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.33

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