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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.46, 40,606.97 and 15,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.46, 40,606.97 and 15,996.83 is: 22,075.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.46 : 40,606.97 = 15,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.46/40,606.97 = 15,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.46x = 40,606.97 × 15,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.46x = 649,582,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,582,512.89/29,425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.53

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