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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,543.88, 44,293.10 and 15,297.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,543.88, 44,293.10 and 15,297.09 is: 22,933.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,543.88 : 44,293.10 = 15,297.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,543.88/44,293.10 = 15,297.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,543.88x = 44,293.10 × 15,297.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,543.88x = 677,555,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,555,537.08/29,543.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.87

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