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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,094.24, 43,654.32 and 15,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,094.24, 43,654.32 and 15,240 is: 22,866.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,094.24 : 43,654.32 = 15,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,094.24/43,654.32 = 15,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,094.24x = 43,654.32 × 15,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,094.24x = 665,291,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,291,836.80/29,094.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,866.79

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