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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423, 44,140.36 and 15,389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423, 44,140.36 and 15,389.36 is: 23,087.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423 : 44,140.36 = 15,389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423/44,140.36 = 15,389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423x = 44,140.36 × 15,389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423x = 679,291,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,291,890.57/29,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,087.11

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