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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,227.06, 40,333.64 and 15,798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,227.06, 40,333.64 and 15,798.58 is: 21,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,227.06 : 40,333.64 = 15,798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,227.06/40,333.64 = 15,798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,227.06x = 40,333.64 × 15,798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,227.06x = 637,214,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,214,238.23/29,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.20

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