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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.93, 40,526.67 and 15,938.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.93, 40,526.67 and 15,938.30 is: 21,995.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.93 : 40,526.67 = 15,938.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.93/40,526.67 = 15,938.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.93x = 40,526.67 × 15,938.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.93x = 645,926,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,926,224.46/29,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,995.02

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