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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.67, 40,557.74 and 15,960.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.67, 40,557.74 and 15,960.93 is: 22,026.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.67 : 40,557.74 = 15,960.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.67/40,557.74 = 15,960.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.67x = 40,557.74 × 15,960.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.67x = 647,339,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,339,138.55/29,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.08

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