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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.31, 43,748.76 and 15,114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.31, 43,748.76 and 15,114.33 is: 22,683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.31 : 43,748.76 = 15,114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.31/43,748.76 = 15,114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.31x = 43,748.76 × 15,114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.31x = 661,233,195.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,233,195.73/29,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.57

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