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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.27, 40,431.69 and 15,869.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.27, 40,431.69 and 15,869.55 is: 21,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.27 : 40,431.69 = 15,869.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.27/40,431.69 = 15,869.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.27x = 40,431.69 × 15,869.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.27x = 641,632,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,632,726.04/29,298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,900.02

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