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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.17, 40,610.28 and 15,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.17, 40,610.28 and 15,999.32 is: 22,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.17 : 40,610.28 = 15,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.17/40,610.28 = 15,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.17x = 40,610.28 × 15,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.17x = 649,736,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,736,661.96/29,427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.49

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