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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,421.51, 44,156.87 and 15,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,421.51, 44,156.87 and 15,386.45 is: 23,092.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,421.51 : 44,156.87 = 15,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,421.51/44,156.87 = 15,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,421.51x = 44,156.87 × 15,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,421.51x = 679,417,174.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,417,174.69/29,421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,092.53

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