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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,425.83, 40,607.64 and 15,997.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,425.83, 40,607.64 and 15,997.05 is: 22,075.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,425.83 : 40,607.64 = 15,997.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,425.83/40,607.64 = 15,997.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,425.83x = 40,607.64 × 15,997.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,425.83x = 649,602,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,602,447.46/29,425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,075.93

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