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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,369.99, 40,530.68 and 15,941.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,369.99, 40,530.68 and 15,941.26 is: 21,998.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369.99 : 40,530.68 = 15,941.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369.99/40,530.68 = 15,941.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369.99x = 40,530.68 × 15,941.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369.99x = 646,109,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,109,910.61/29,369.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,998.98

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