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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,682.93, 44,542.31 and 15,653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,682.93, 44,542.31 and 15,653.33 is: 23,489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,682.93 : 44,542.31 = 15,653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,682.93/44,542.31 = 15,653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,682.93x = 44,542.31 × 15,653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,682.93x = 697,235,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,235,176.41/29,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,489.43

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