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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.46, 40,384.66 and 15,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.46, 40,384.66 and 15,835.42 is: 21,852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.46 : 40,384.66 = 15,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.46/40,384.66 = 15,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.46x = 40,384.66 × 15,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.46x = 639,508,052.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,508,052.66/29,264.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.72

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