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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,301.26, 40,435.44 and 15,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,301.26, 40,435.44 and 15,871.71 is: 21,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,301.26 : 40,435.44 = 15,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,301.26/40,435.44 = 15,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,301.26x = 40,435.44 × 15,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,301.26x = 641,779,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,779,669.52/29,301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.80

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