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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.92, 40,599.57 and 15,991.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.92, 40,599.57 and 15,991.15 is: 22,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.92 : 40,599.57 = 15,991.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.92/40,599.57 = 15,991.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.92x = 40,599.57 × 15,991.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.92x = 649,233,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,233,733.85/29,419.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.83

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