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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.38, 40,390.37 and 15,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.38, 40,390.37 and 15,839.64 is: 21,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.38 : 40,390.37 = 15,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.38/40,390.37 = 15,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.38x = 40,390.37 × 15,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.38x = 639,768,639.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,768,639.12/29,268.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.70

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