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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,292.17, 40,422.97 and 15,863.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,292.17, 40,422.97 and 15,863.39 is: 21,891.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292.17 : 40,422.97 = 15,863.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292.17/40,422.97 = 15,863.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292.17x = 40,422.97 × 15,863.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292.17x = 641,245,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,245,096.29/29,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,891.35

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