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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,382.30, 44,008.65 and 15,515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,382.30, 44,008.65 and 15,515.10 is: 23,238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,382.30 : 44,008.65 = 15,515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,382.30/44,008.65 = 15,515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,382.30x = 44,008.65 × 15,515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,382.30x = 682,798,605.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,798,605.62/29,382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,238.43

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