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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,386.08, 40,552.68 and 15,957.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,386.08, 40,552.68 and 15,957.24 is: 22,020.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,386.08 : 40,552.68 = 15,957.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,386.08/40,552.68 = 15,957.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,386.08x = 40,552.68 × 15,957.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,386.08x = 647,108,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,108,847.40/29,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.93

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