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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.29, 40,545.93 and 15,952.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.29, 40,545.93 and 15,952.28 is: 22,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.29 : 40,545.93 = 15,952.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.29/40,545.93 = 15,952.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.29x = 40,545.93 × 15,952.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.29x = 646,799,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,799,825.49/29,381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.01

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