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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,150.48, 43,706.88 and 15,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,150.48, 43,706.88 and 15,999.32 is: 23,988.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,150.48 : 43,706.88 = 15,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,150.48/43,706.88 = 15,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,150.48x = 43,706.88 × 15,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,150.48x = 699,280,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,280,359.32/29,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.64

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