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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,247.97, 40,362.08 and 15,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,247.97, 40,362.08 and 15,819.24 is: 21,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,247.97 : 40,362.08 = 15,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,247.97/40,362.08 = 15,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,247.97x = 40,362.08 × 15,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,247.97x = 638,497,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,497,430.42/29,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,830.49

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