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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.13, 40,464.59 and 15,893.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.13, 40,464.59 and 15,893.34 is: 21,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.13 : 40,464.59 = 15,893.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.13/40,464.59 = 15,893.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.13x = 40,464.59 × 15,893.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.13x = 643,117,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,117,486.83/29,322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.84

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