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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,302.46, 40,437.22 and 15,873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,302.46, 40,437.22 and 15,873.97 is: 21,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,302.46 : 40,437.22 = 15,873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,302.46/40,437.22 = 15,873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,302.46x = 40,437.22 × 15,873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,302.46x = 641,898,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,898,935.61/29,302.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.98

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