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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,271.34, 40,394.10 and 15,842.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,271.34, 40,394.10 and 15,842.28 is: 21,862.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,271.34 : 40,394.10 = 15,842.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,271.34/40,394.10 = 15,842.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,271.34x = 40,394.10 × 15,842.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,271.34x = 639,934,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,934,440.58/29,271.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,862.15

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