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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,277.60, 43,838.40 and 15,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,277.60, 43,838.40 and 15,397.44 is: 23,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,277.60 : 43,838.40 = 15,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,277.60/43,838.40 = 15,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,277.60x = 43,838.40 × 15,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,277.60x = 674,999,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,999,133.70/29,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.14

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