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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,789.40, 44,668.82 and 15,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,789.40, 44,668.82 and 15,757 is: 23,627.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,789.40 : 44,668.82 = 15,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,789.40/44,668.82 = 15,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,789.40x = 44,668.82 × 15,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,789.40x = 703,846,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,846,596.74/29,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,627.42

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