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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,228.06, 40,335.02 and 15,799.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,228.06, 40,335.02 and 15,799.58 is: 21,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,228.06 : 40,335.02 = 15,799.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,228.06/40,335.02 = 15,799.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,228.06x = 40,335.02 × 15,799.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,228.06x = 637,276,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,276,375.29/29,228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,803.58

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