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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.76, 40,605.69 and 15,996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.76, 40,605.69 and 15,996.35 is: 22,074.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.76 : 40,605.69 = 15,996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.76/40,605.69 = 15,996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.76x = 40,605.69 × 15,996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.76x = 649,542,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,542,930.75/29,424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.71

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