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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.72, 44,346.88 and 15,705.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.72, 44,346.88 and 15,705.60 is: 23,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.72 : 44,346.88 = 15,705.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.72/44,346.88 = 15,705.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.72x = 44,346.88 × 15,705.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.72x = 696,494,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,494,358.53/29,598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.23

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