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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,380.59, 40,544.99 and 15,951.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,380.59, 40,544.99 and 15,951.58 is: 22,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,380.59 : 40,544.99 = 15,951.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,380.59/40,544.99 = 15,951.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,380.59x = 40,544.99 × 15,951.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,380.59x = 646,756,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,756,651.58/29,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,013.06

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