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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,396.78, 40,567.67 and 15,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,396.78, 40,567.67 and 15,968.26 is: 22,036.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,396.78 : 40,567.67 = 15,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,396.78/40,567.67 = 15,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,396.78x = 40,567.67 × 15,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,396.78x = 647,795,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,795,102.15/29,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.26

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