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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,224.96, 43,848.36 and 15,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,224.96, 43,848.36 and 15,176.20 is: 22,769.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,224.96 : 43,848.36 = 15,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,224.96/43,848.36 = 15,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,224.96x = 43,848.36 × 15,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,224.96x = 665,451,481.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,451,481.03/29,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.97

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