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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.36, 40,605.28 and 15,996.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.36, 40,605.28 and 15,996.50 is: 22,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.36 : 40,605.28 = 15,996.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.36/40,605.28 = 15,996.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.36x = 40,605.28 × 15,996.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.36x = 649,542,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,542,361.52/29,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,074.24

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