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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.94, 40,562.16 and 15,964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.94, 40,562.16 and 15,964.14 is: 22,030.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.94 : 40,562.16 = 15,964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.94/40,562.16 = 15,964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.94x = 40,562.16 × 15,964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.94x = 647,540,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,540,000.94/29,392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,030.46

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