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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.37, 44,281.58 and 15,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.37, 44,281.58 and 15,469.03 is: 23,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.37 : 44,281.58 = 15,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.37/44,281.58 = 15,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.37x = 44,281.58 × 15,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.37x = 684,993,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,993,128.14/29,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,210.38

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