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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,505.76, 44,271.73 and 15,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,505.76, 44,271.73 and 15,462.45 is: 23,200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,505.76 : 44,271.73 = 15,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,505.76/44,271.73 = 15,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,505.76x = 44,271.73 × 15,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,505.76x = 684,549,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,549,444.91/29,505.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.53

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