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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.73, 40,606.92 and 15,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.73, 40,606.92 and 15,996.89 is: 22,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.73 : 40,606.92 = 15,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.73/40,606.92 = 15,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.73x = 40,606.92 × 15,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.73x = 649,584,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,584,229.44/29,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.13

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