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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,220.62, 43,841.85 and 15,171.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,220.62, 43,841.85 and 15,171.87 is: 22,763.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,220.62 : 43,841.85 = 15,171.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,220.62/43,841.85 = 15,171.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,220.62x = 43,841.85 × 15,171.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,220.62x = 665,162,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,162,956.27/29,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,763.48

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