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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,382.63, 40,548.90 and 15,954.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,382.63, 40,548.90 and 15,954.76 is: 22,018.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,382.63 : 40,548.90 = 15,954.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,382.63/40,548.90 = 15,954.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,382.63x = 40,548.90 × 15,954.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,382.63x = 646,947,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,947,967.76/29,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,018.04

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