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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.83, 40,422.52 and 15,862.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.83, 40,422.52 and 15,862.78 is: 21,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.83 : 40,422.52 = 15,862.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.83/40,422.52 = 15,862.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.83x = 40,422.52 × 15,862.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.83x = 641,213,295.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,213,295.56/29,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.51

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