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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,096.22, 43,562.98 and 15,721.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,096.22, 43,562.98 and 15,721.29 is: 23,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,096.22 : 43,562.98 = 15,721.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,096.22/43,562.98 = 15,721.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,096.22x = 43,562.98 × 15,721.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,096.22x = 684,866,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,866,241.84/29,096.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,537.98

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