Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,688.36, 44,446 and 15,615
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,688.36, 44,446 and 15,615 is: 23,376.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,688.36 : 44,446 = 15,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,688.36/44,446 = 15,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,688.36x = 44,446 × 15,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,688.36x = 694,024,290 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 694,024,290/29,688.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,376.98
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