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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.41, 40,384.99 and 15,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.41, 40,384.99 and 15,835.66 is: 21,853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.41 : 40,384.99 = 15,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.41/40,384.99 = 15,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.41x = 40,384.99 × 15,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.41x = 639,522,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,522,986.83/29,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.27

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