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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,427.33, 40,609.95 and 15,998.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,427.33, 40,609.95 and 15,998.58 is: 22,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,427.33 : 40,609.95 = 15,998.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,427.33/40,609.95 = 15,998.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,427.33x = 40,609.95 × 15,998.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,427.33x = 649,701,533.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,701,533.87/29,427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,078.17

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