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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.23, 40,604.96 and 15,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.23, 40,604.96 and 15,995.82 is: 22,073.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.23 : 40,604.96 = 15,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.23/40,604.96 = 15,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.23x = 40,604.96 × 15,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.23x = 649,509,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,509,586.66/29,424.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.97

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