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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.10, 44,011.65 and 15,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.10, 44,011.65 and 15,517.10 is: 23,275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.10 : 44,011.65 = 15,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.10/44,011.65 = 15,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.10x = 44,011.65 × 15,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.10x = 682,933,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,933,174.22/29,341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.65

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