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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.13, 40,607.58 and 15,997.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.13, 40,607.58 and 15,997.73 is: 22,076.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.13 : 40,607.58 = 15,997.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.13/40,607.58 = 15,997.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.13x = 40,607.58 × 15,997.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.13x = 649,628,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,628,897.76/29,426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.60

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