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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,019.23, 43,470.52 and 15,139.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,019.23, 43,470.52 and 15,139.07 is: 22,678.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,019.23 : 43,470.52 = 15,139.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,019.23/43,470.52 = 15,139.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,019.23x = 43,470.52 × 15,139.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,019.23x = 658,102,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,102,952.17/29,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.17

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