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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.81, 40,422.81 and 15,863.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.81, 40,422.81 and 15,863.03 is: 21,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.81 : 40,422.81 = 15,863.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.81/40,422.81 = 15,863.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.81x = 40,422.81 × 15,863.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.81x = 641,228,247.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,228,247.71/29,291.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.04

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