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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,302.38, 43,977.19 and 15,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,302.38, 43,977.19 and 15,266.70 is: 22,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,302.38 : 43,977.19 = 15,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,302.38/43,977.19 = 15,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,302.38x = 43,977.19 × 15,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,302.38x = 671,386,566.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,386,566.57/29,302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.36

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