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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,354.06, 40,507.48 and 15,924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,354.06, 40,507.48 and 15,924.85 is: 21,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,354.06 : 40,507.48 = 15,924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,354.06/40,507.48 = 15,924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,354.06x = 40,507.48 × 15,924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,354.06x = 645,075,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,075,542.88/29,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.68

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