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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.23, 43,706.84 and 15,145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.23, 43,706.84 and 15,145.41 is: 22,688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.23 : 43,706.84 = 15,145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.23/43,706.84 = 15,145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.23x = 43,706.84 × 15,145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.23x = 661,957,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,957,935.88/29,176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.26

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