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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,265.20, 43,862.72 and 15,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,265.20, 43,862.72 and 15,019.02 is: 22,510.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,265.20 : 43,862.72 = 15,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,265.20/43,862.72 = 15,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,265.20x = 43,862.72 × 15,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,265.20x = 658,774,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,774,993.84/29,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.53

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