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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.26, 40,522.98 and 15,935.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.26, 40,522.98 and 15,935.63 is: 21,991.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.26 : 40,522.98 = 15,935.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.26/40,522.98 = 15,935.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.26x = 40,522.98 × 15,935.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.26x = 645,759,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,759,136.10/29,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,991.33

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