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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,524.34, 44,299.53 and 15,481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,524.34, 44,299.53 and 15,481.01 is: 23,228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,524.34 : 44,299.53 = 15,481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,524.34/44,299.53 = 15,481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,524.34x = 44,299.53 × 15,481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,524.34x = 685,801,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,801,577.67/29,524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,228.34

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