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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.61, 44,363.29 and 15,553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.61, 44,363.29 and 15,553.55 is: 23,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.61 : 44,363.29 = 15,553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.61/44,363.29 = 15,553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.61x = 44,363.29 × 15,553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.61x = 690,006,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,006,649.18/29,614.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,299.54

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