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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421, 44,137.36 and 15,387.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421, 44,137.36 and 15,387.36 is: 23,084.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421 : 44,137.36 = 15,387.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421/44,137.36 = 15,387.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421x = 44,137.36 × 15,387.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421x = 679,157,447.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,157,447.77/29,421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,084.10

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