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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,122.72, 43,628.68 and 15,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,122.72, 43,628.68 and 15,061.68 is: 22,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,122.72 : 43,628.68 = 15,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,122.72/43,628.68 = 15,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,122.72x = 43,628.68 × 15,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,122.72x = 657,121,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,121,216.98/29,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,563.87

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