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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,534.18, 44,317.83 and 15,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,534.18, 44,317.83 and 15,682.82 is: 23,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,534.18 : 44,317.83 = 15,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,534.18/44,317.83 = 15,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,534.18x = 44,317.83 × 15,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,534.18x = 695,028,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,028,550.68/29,534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.02

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