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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,287.06, 43,953.82 and 15,251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,287.06, 43,953.82 and 15,251.08 is: 22,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,287.06 : 43,953.82 = 15,251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,287.06/43,953.82 = 15,251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,287.06x = 43,953.82 × 15,251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,287.06x = 670,343,225.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,343,225.13/29,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.72

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