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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.39, 40,441.37 and 15,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.39, 40,441.37 and 15,877 is: 21,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.39 : 40,441.37 = 15,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.39/40,441.37 = 15,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.39x = 40,441.37 × 15,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.39x = 642,087,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,087,631.49/29,305.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.23

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