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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.54, 40,606.76 and 15,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.54, 40,606.76 and 15,997.13 is: 22,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.54 : 40,606.76 = 15,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.54/40,606.76 = 15,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.54x = 40,606.76 × 15,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.54x = 649,591,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,591,618.60/29,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.78

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