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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,422.94, 40,603.26 and 15,993.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,422.94, 40,603.26 and 15,993.85 is: 22,071.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,422.94 : 40,603.26 = 15,993.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,422.94/40,603.26 = 15,993.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,422.94x = 40,603.26 × 15,993.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,422.94x = 649,402,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,402,369.98/29,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,071.29

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