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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,264.66, 40,384.94 and 15,835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,264.66, 40,384.94 and 15,835.62 is: 21,853.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,264.66 : 40,384.94 = 15,835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,264.66/40,384.94 = 15,835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,264.66x = 40,384.94 × 15,835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,264.66x = 639,520,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,520,563.56/29,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.00

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