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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,416.30, 40,594.89 and 15,987.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,416.30, 40,594.89 and 15,987.82 is: 22,063.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,416.30 : 40,594.89 = 15,987.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,416.30/40,594.89 = 15,987.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,416.30x = 40,594.89 × 15,987.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,416.30x = 649,023,794.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,023,794.24/29,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,063.41

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