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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.23, 40,604.84 and 15,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.23, 40,604.84 and 15,995.38 is: 22,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.23 : 40,604.84 = 15,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.23/40,604.84 = 15,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.23x = 40,604.84 × 15,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.23x = 649,489,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,489,845.64/29,423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.05

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