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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.82, 40,422.39 and 15,862.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.82, 40,422.39 and 15,862.74 is: 21,890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.82 : 40,422.39 = 15,862.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.82/40,422.39 = 15,862.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.82x = 40,422.39 × 15,862.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.82x = 641,209,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,209,862.75/29,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.41

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