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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,329.32, 40,474.98 and 15,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,329.32, 40,474.98 and 15,901.02 is: 21,943.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,329.32 : 40,474.98 = 15,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,329.32/40,474.98 = 15,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,329.32x = 40,474.98 × 15,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,329.32x = 643,593,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,593,466.48/29,329.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.69

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