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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,214.74, 43,806.52 and 15,160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,214.74, 43,806.52 and 15,160.62 is: 22,732.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,214.74 : 43,806.52 = 15,160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,214.74/43,806.52 = 15,160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,214.74x = 43,806.52 × 15,160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,214.74x = 664,133,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,133,940.06/29,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,732.84

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