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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,422.96, 40,603.96 and 15,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,422.96, 40,603.96 and 15,994.25 is: 22,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,422.96 : 40,603.96 = 15,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,422.96/40,603.96 = 15,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,422.96x = 40,603.96 × 15,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,422.96x = 649,429,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,429,948.75/29,422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.22

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