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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026.88, 43,546.56 and 15,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026.88, 43,546.56 and 15,172.16 is: 22,761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026.88 : 43,546.56 = 15,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026.88/43,546.56 = 15,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026.88x = 43,546.56 × 15,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026.88x = 660,695,375.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,695,375.77/29,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.50

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