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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.86, 40,603.22 and 15,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.86, 40,603.22 and 15,995 is: 22,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.86 : 40,603.22 = 15,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.86/40,603.22 = 15,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.86x = 40,603.22 × 15,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.86x = 649,448,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,448,503.90/29,423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.17

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