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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,430.60, 44,145.90 and 15,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,430.60, 44,145.90 and 15,606.60 is: 23,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,430.60 : 44,145.90 = 15,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,430.60/44,145.90 = 15,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,430.60x = 44,145.90 × 15,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,430.60x = 688,967,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,967,402.94/29,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,409.90

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