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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.40, 44,021.61 and 15,316.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.40, 44,021.61 and 15,316.38 is: 22,962.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.40 : 44,021.61 = 15,316.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.40/44,021.61 = 15,316.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.40x = 44,021.61 × 15,316.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.40x = 674,251,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,251,706.97/29,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.32

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