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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,226.91, 40,333.13 and 15,798.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,226.91, 40,333.13 and 15,798.16 is: 21,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,226.91 : 40,333.13 = 15,798.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,226.91/40,333.13 = 15,798.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,226.91x = 40,333.13 × 15,798.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,226.91x = 637,189,120.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,189,120.46/29,226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.45

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