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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.54, 43,869.70 and 15,379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.54, 43,869.70 and 15,379.26 is: 23,089.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.54 : 43,869.70 = 15,379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.54/43,869.70 = 15,379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.54x = 43,869.70 × 15,379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.54x = 674,683,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,683,522.42/29,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.36

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