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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,512.60, 44,268.90 and 15,688.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,512.60, 44,268.90 and 15,688.60 is: 23,532.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,512.60 : 44,268.90 = 15,688.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,512.60/44,268.90 = 15,688.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,512.60x = 44,268.90 × 15,688.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,512.60x = 694,517,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,517,064.54/29,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.90

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