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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,091.24, 43,649.82 and 15,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,091.24, 43,649.82 and 15,237 is: 22,862.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,091.24 : 43,649.82 = 15,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,091.24/43,649.82 = 15,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,091.24x = 43,649.82 × 15,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,091.24x = 665,092,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,092,307.34/29,091.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,862.29

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