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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.49, 44,192.58 and 15,419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.49, 44,192.58 and 15,419.90 is: 23,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.49 : 44,192.58 = 15,419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.49/44,192.58 = 15,419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.49x = 44,192.58 × 15,419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.49x = 681,445,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,445,164.34/29,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.68

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