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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.60, 44,411.40 and 15,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.60, 44,411.40 and 15,783.60 is: 23,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.60 : 44,411.40 = 15,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.60/44,411.40 = 15,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.60x = 44,411.40 × 15,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.60x = 700,971,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,971,773.04/29,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.40

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