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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,268.65, 40,390.58 and 15,839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,268.65, 40,390.58 and 15,839.90 is: 21,858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,268.65 : 40,390.58 = 15,839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,268.65/40,390.58 = 15,839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,268.65x = 40,390.58 × 15,839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,268.65x = 639,782,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,782,888.72/29,268.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.99

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