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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,422.73, 40,604.15 and 15,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,422.73, 40,604.15 and 15,994.88 is: 22,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,422.73 : 40,604.15 = 15,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,422.73/40,604.15 = 15,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,422.73x = 40,604.15 × 15,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,422.73x = 649,458,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,458,506.75/29,422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.36

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