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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,015.16, 43,464.42 and 15,135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,015.16, 43,464.42 and 15,135 is: 22,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,015.16 : 43,464.42 = 15,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,015.16/43,464.42 = 15,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,015.16x = 43,464.42 × 15,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,015.16x = 657,833,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,833,996.70/29,015.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.08

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