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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,276.15, 43,876.62 and 15,234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,276.15, 43,876.62 and 15,234.23 is: 22,831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,276.15 : 43,876.62 = 15,234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,276.15/43,876.62 = 15,234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,276.15x = 43,876.62 × 15,234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,276.15x = 668,426,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,426,520.70/29,276.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.78

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