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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.52, 43,986.78 and 15,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.52, 43,986.78 and 15,249.96 is: 22,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.52 : 43,986.78 = 15,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.52/43,986.78 = 15,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.52x = 43,986.78 × 15,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.52x = 670,796,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,796,635.53/29,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,874.94

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