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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.63, 40,608.27 and 15,998.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.63, 40,608.27 and 15,998.23 is: 22,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.63 : 40,608.27 = 15,998.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.63/40,608.27 = 15,998.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.63x = 40,608.27 × 15,998.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.63x = 649,660,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,660,240.32/29,426.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.29

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