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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,292.09, 40,423.28 and 15,863.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,292.09, 40,423.28 and 15,863.35 is: 21,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292.09 : 40,423.28 = 15,863.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292.09/40,423.28 = 15,863.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292.09x = 40,423.28 × 15,863.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292.09x = 641,248,638.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,248,638.79/29,292.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.53

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