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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,624.78, 44,428.14 and 15,577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,624.78, 44,428.14 and 15,577.19 is: 23,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,624.78 : 44,428.14 = 15,577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,624.78/44,428.14 = 15,577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,624.78x = 44,428.14 × 15,577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,624.78x = 692,065,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,065,353.83/29,624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,361.03

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