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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,205.72, 43,822.40 and 15,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,205.72, 43,822.40 and 15,158.28 is: 22,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,205.72 : 43,822.40 = 15,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,205.72/43,822.40 = 15,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,205.72x = 43,822.40 × 15,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,205.72x = 664,272,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,272,133.68/29,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,744.59

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