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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,291.61, 43,952.91 and 15,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,291.61, 43,952.91 and 15,974.22 is: 23,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,291.61 : 43,952.91 = 15,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,291.61/43,952.91 = 15,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,291.61x = 43,952.91 × 15,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,291.61x = 702,113,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,113,453.98/29,291.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.78

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