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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,117.80, 43,709.10 and 15,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,117.80, 43,709.10 and 15,995.80 is: 24,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,117.80 : 43,709.10 = 15,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,117.80/43,709.10 = 15,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,117.80x = 43,709.10 × 15,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,117.80x = 699,162,021.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,162,021.78/29,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.50

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