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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,423.26, 44,159.51 and 15,388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,423.26, 44,159.51 and 15,388.19 is: 23,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,423.26 : 44,159.51 = 15,388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,423.26/44,159.51 = 15,388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,423.26x = 44,159.51 × 15,388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,423.26x = 679,534,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,534,930.19/29,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.16

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