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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,269.97, 40,392.59 and 15,841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,269.97, 40,392.59 and 15,841.19 is: 21,860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,269.97 : 40,392.59 = 15,841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,269.97/40,392.59 = 15,841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,269.97x = 40,392.59 × 15,841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,269.97x = 639,866,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,866,411.61/29,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,860.85

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