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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.11, 44,362.54 and 15,553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.11, 44,362.54 and 15,553.05 is: 23,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.11 : 44,362.54 = 15,553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.11/44,362.54 = 15,553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.11x = 44,362.54 × 15,553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.11x = 689,972,802.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,972,802.75/29,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.79

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