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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.59, 40,546.37 and 15,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.59, 40,546.37 and 15,952.58 is: 22,014.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.59 : 40,546.37 = 15,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.59/40,546.37 = 15,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.59x = 40,546.37 × 15,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.59x = 646,819,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,819,211.13/29,381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,014.44

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