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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.04, 40,604.88 and 15,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.04, 40,604.88 and 15,996.24 is: 22,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.04 : 40,604.88 = 15,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.04/40,604.88 = 15,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.04x = 40,604.88 × 15,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.04x = 649,525,405.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,525,405.65/29,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,073.90

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