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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.58, 40,546.46 and 15,952.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.58, 40,546.46 and 15,952.74 is: 22,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.58 : 40,546.46 = 15,952.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.58/40,546.46 = 15,952.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.58x = 40,546.46 × 15,952.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.58x = 646,827,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,827,134.30/29,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.72

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