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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.69, 40,441.81 and 15,877

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.69, 40,441.81 and 15,877 is: 21,910.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.69 : 40,441.81 = 15,877 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.69/40,441.81 = 15,877/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.69x = 40,441.81 × 15,877
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.69x = 642,094,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,094,617.37/29,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.24

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