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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,390.47, 40,558.71 and 15,961.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,390.47, 40,558.71 and 15,961.62 is: 22,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,390.47 : 40,558.71 = 15,961.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,390.47/40,558.71 = 15,961.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,390.47x = 40,558.71 × 15,961.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,390.47x = 647,382,716.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,382,716.71/29,390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.96

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