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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,218.46, 43,838.61 and 15,169.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,218.46, 43,838.61 and 15,169.71 is: 22,760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,218.46 : 43,838.61 = 15,169.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,218.46/43,838.61 = 15,169.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,218.46x = 43,838.61 × 15,169.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,218.46x = 665,019,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,019,000.50/29,218.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.24

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