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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244.89, 40,357.91 and 15,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,244.89, 40,357.91 and 15,816.02 is: 21,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,244.89 : 40,357.91 = 15,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,244.89/40,357.91 = 15,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,244.89x = 40,357.91 × 15,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,244.89x = 638,301,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,301,230.85/29,244.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.08

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