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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,047.68, 43,545.60 and 15,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,047.68, 43,545.60 and 15,171.84 is: 22,744.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,047.68 : 43,545.60 = 15,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,047.68/43,545.60 = 15,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,047.68x = 43,545.60 × 15,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,047.68x = 660,666,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,666,875.90/29,047.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.22

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