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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,515.13, 44,285.78 and 15,471.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,515.13, 44,285.78 and 15,471.81 is: 23,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,515.13 : 44,285.78 = 15,471.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,515.13/44,285.78 = 15,471.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,515.13x = 44,285.78 × 15,471.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,515.13x = 685,180,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,180,952.43/29,515.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.57

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