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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,370.60, 44,055.90 and 15,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,370.60, 44,055.90 and 15,546.60 is: 23,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,370.60 : 44,055.90 = 15,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,370.60/44,055.90 = 15,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,370.60x = 44,055.90 × 15,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,370.60x = 684,919,454.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,919,454.94/29,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,319.90

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