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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,717.52, 44,604.12 and 15,688.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,717.52, 44,604.12 and 15,688.08 is: 23,546.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,717.52 : 44,604.12 = 15,688.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,717.52/44,604.12 = 15,688.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,717.52x = 44,604.12 × 15,688.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,717.52x = 699,753,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,753,002.89/29,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.82

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