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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,410.96, 40,586.94 and 15,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,410.96, 40,586.94 and 15,982 is: 22,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,410.96 : 40,586.94 = 15,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,410.96/40,586.94 = 15,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,410.96x = 40,586.94 × 15,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,410.96x = 648,660,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,660,475.08/29,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.06

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