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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.48, 40,607.96 and 15,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.48, 40,607.96 and 15,997.64 is: 22,077.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.48 : 40,607.96 = 15,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.48/40,607.96 = 15,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.48x = 40,607.96 × 15,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.48x = 649,631,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,631,242.19/29,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.17

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