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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,728.98, 44,546.04 and 15,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,728.98, 44,546.04 and 15,688.44 is: 23,507.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,728.98 : 44,546.04 = 15,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,728.98/44,546.04 = 15,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,728.98x = 44,546.04 × 15,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,728.98x = 698,857,875.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,857,875.78/29,728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.63

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