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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,354.27, 40,508.90 and 15,925.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,354.27, 40,508.90 and 15,925.52 is: 21,977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,354.27 : 40,508.90 = 15,925.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,354.27/40,508.90 = 15,925.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,354.27x = 40,508.90 × 15,925.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,354.27x = 645,125,094.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,125,094.58/29,354.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.22

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