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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.98, 44,547.54 and 15,689.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.98, 44,547.54 and 15,689.44 is: 23,509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.98 : 44,547.54 = 15,689.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.98/44,547.54 = 15,689.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.98x = 44,547.54 × 15,689.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.98x = 698,925,955.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,925,955.98/29,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.13

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