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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.98, 40,605.35 and 15,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.98, 40,605.35 and 15,995.26 is: 22,073.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.98 : 40,605.35 = 15,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.98/40,605.35 = 15,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.98x = 40,605.35 × 15,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.98x = 649,492,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,492,962.99/29,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.60

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