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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.08, 40,610.15 and 15,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.08, 40,610.15 and 15,999.24 is: 22,079.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.08 : 40,610.15 = 15,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.08/40,610.15 = 15,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.08x = 40,610.15 × 15,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.08x = 649,731,456.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,731,456.29/29,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.38

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