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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.28, 44,493.96 and 15,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.28, 44,493.96 and 15,647.04 is: 23,425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.28 : 44,493.96 = 15,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.28/44,493.96 = 15,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.28x = 44,493.96 × 15,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.28x = 696,198,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,198,771.88/29,720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,425.04

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