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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,263.06, 40,382.73 and 15,834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,263.06, 40,382.73 and 15,834.03 is: 21,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,263.06 : 40,382.73 = 15,834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,263.06/40,382.73 = 15,834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,263.06x = 40,382.73 × 15,834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,263.06x = 639,421,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,421,358.30/29,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.80

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