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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.67, 40,608.21 and 15,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.67, 40,608.21 and 15,997.82 is: 22,077.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.67 : 40,608.21 = 15,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.67/40,608.21 = 15,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.67x = 40,608.21 × 15,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.67x = 649,642,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,642,631.06/29,425.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.42

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