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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,230.06, 40,337.78 and 15,801.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,230.06, 40,337.78 and 15,801.58 is: 21,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,230.06 : 40,337.78 = 15,801.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,230.06/40,337.78 = 15,801.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,230.06x = 40,337.78 × 15,801.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,230.06x = 637,400,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,400,657.69/29,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,806.34

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