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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.57, 40,430.68 and 15,868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.57, 40,430.68 and 15,868.94 is: 21,899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.57 : 40,430.68 = 15,868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.57/40,430.68 = 15,868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.57x = 40,430.68 × 15,868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.57x = 641,591,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,591,793.25/29,297.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.15

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