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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.98, 40,606.73 and 15,996.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.98, 40,606.73 and 15,996.26 is: 22,074.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.98 : 40,606.73 = 15,996.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.98/40,606.73 = 15,996.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.98x = 40,606.73 × 15,996.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.98x = 649,555,607.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,555,607.80/29,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.98

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