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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.36, 40,598.79 and 15,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.36, 40,598.79 and 15,990.59 is: 22,067.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.36 : 40,598.79 = 15,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.36/40,598.79 = 15,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.36x = 40,598.79 × 15,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.36x = 649,198,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,198,418.55/29,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.05

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