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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.57, 40,390.32 and 15,839.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.57, 40,390.32 and 15,839.53 is: 21,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.57 : 40,390.32 = 15,839.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.57/40,390.32 = 15,839.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.57x = 40,390.32 × 15,839.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.57x = 639,763,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,763,685.35/29,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.39

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