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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,415.60, 44,045.64 and 15,535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,415.60, 44,045.64 and 15,535.44 is: 23,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,415.60 : 44,045.64 = 15,535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,415.60/44,045.64 = 15,535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,415.60x = 44,045.64 × 15,535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,415.60x = 684,268,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,268,397.48/29,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,262.09

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