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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,424.26, 44,161.01 and 15,389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,424.26, 44,161.01 and 15,389.19 is: 23,096.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,424.26 : 44,161.01 = 15,389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,424.26/44,161.01 = 15,389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,424.26x = 44,161.01 × 15,389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,424.26x = 679,602,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,602,173.48/29,424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.66

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