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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,321.13, 40,462.92 and 15,892.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,321.13, 40,462.92 and 15,892.04 is: 21,930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,321.13 : 40,462.92 = 15,892.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,321.13/40,462.92 = 15,892.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,321.13x = 40,462.92 × 15,892.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,321.13x = 643,038,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,038,180.57/29,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.88

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