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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,381.94, 40,546.98 and 15,953.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,381.94, 40,546.98 and 15,953.13 is: 22,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,381.94 : 40,546.98 = 15,953.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,381.94/40,546.98 = 15,953.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,381.94x = 40,546.98 × 15,953.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,381.94x = 646,851,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,851,243.05/29,381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,015.27

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