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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,393.46, 40,562.96 and 15,964.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,393.46, 40,562.96 and 15,964.72 is: 22,031.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,393.46 : 40,562.96 = 15,964.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,393.46/40,562.96 = 15,964.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,393.46x = 40,562.96 × 15,964.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,393.46x = 647,576,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,576,298.77/29,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.31

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