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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.52, 40,390.55 and 15,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.52, 40,390.55 and 15,839.77 is: 21,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.52 : 40,390.55 = 15,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.52/40,390.55 = 15,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.52x = 40,390.55 × 15,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.52x = 639,777,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,777,158.29/29,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.89

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