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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,426.78, 40,608.99 and 15,998.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,426.78, 40,608.99 and 15,998.19 is: 22,077.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,426.78 : 40,608.99 = 15,998.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,426.78/40,608.99 = 15,998.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,426.78x = 40,608.99 × 15,998.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,426.78x = 649,670,337.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,670,337.73/29,426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,077.52

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