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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,410.72, 40,586.84 and 15,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,410.72, 40,586.84 and 15,982.12 is: 22,055.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,410.72 : 40,586.84 = 15,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,410.72/40,586.84 = 15,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,410.72x = 40,586.84 × 15,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,410.72x = 648,663,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,663,747.30/29,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.35

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