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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,128.53, 43,598.82 and 15,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,128.53, 43,598.82 and 15,069.20 is: 22,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,128.53 : 43,598.82 = 15,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,128.53/43,598.82 = 15,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,128.53x = 43,598.82 × 15,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,128.53x = 656,999,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,999,174.85/29,128.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,555.18

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