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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,292.87, 43,954.80 and 15,975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,292.87, 43,954.80 and 15,975.46 is: 23,971.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,292.87 : 43,954.80 = 15,975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,292.87/43,954.80 = 15,975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,292.87x = 43,954.80 × 15,975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,292.87x = 702,197,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,197,849.56/29,292.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,971.63

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