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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.27, 40,384.80 and 15,835.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.27, 40,384.80 and 15,835.53 is: 21,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.27 : 40,384.80 = 15,835.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.27/40,384.80 = 15,835.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.27x = 40,384.80 × 15,835.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.27x = 639,514,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,514,533.77/29,264.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.08

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