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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,368.60, 44,052.90 and 15,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,368.60, 44,052.90 and 15,544.60 is: 23,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,368.60 : 44,052.90 = 15,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,368.60/44,052.90 = 15,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,368.60x = 44,052.90 × 15,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,368.60x = 684,784,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,784,709.34/29,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.90

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