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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,410.72, 40,586.84 and 15,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,410.72, 40,586.84 and 15,982.13 is: 22,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,410.72 : 40,586.84 = 15,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,410.72/40,586.84 = 15,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,410.72x = 40,586.84 × 15,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,410.72x = 648,664,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,664,153.17/29,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.36

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