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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,262.81, 40,382.38 and 15,833.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,262.81, 40,382.38 and 15,833.77 is: 21,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,262.81 : 40,382.38 = 15,833.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,262.81/40,382.38 = 15,833.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,262.81x = 40,382.38 × 15,833.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,262.81x = 639,405,176.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,405,176.43/29,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.44

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