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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.34, 40,607.16 and 15,996.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.34, 40,607.16 and 15,996.72 is: 22,075.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.34 : 40,607.16 = 15,996.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.34/40,607.16 = 15,996.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.34x = 40,607.16 × 15,996.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.34x = 649,581,368.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,581,368.52/29,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.58

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