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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,514.60, 44,271.90 and 15,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,514.60, 44,271.90 and 15,469.20 is: 23,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,514.60 : 44,271.90 = 15,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,514.60/44,271.90 = 15,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,514.60x = 44,271.90 × 15,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,514.60x = 684,850,875.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,850,875.48/29,514.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.80

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