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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,320.70, 40,462.10 and 15,891.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,320.70, 40,462.10 and 15,891.85 is: 21,930.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,320.70 : 40,462.10 = 15,891.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,320.70/40,462.10 = 15,891.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,320.70x = 40,462.10 × 15,891.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,320.70x = 643,017,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,017,623.89/29,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.50

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