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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,302.91, 40,437.97 and 15,874.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,302.91, 40,437.97 and 15,874.21 is: 21,906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,302.91 : 40,437.97 = 15,874.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,302.91/40,437.97 = 15,874.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,302.91x = 40,437.97 × 15,874.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,302.91x = 641,920,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,920,996.99/29,302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.39

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