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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,802.06, 44,702.59 and 15,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,802.06, 44,702.59 and 15,759.09 is: 23,638.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,802.06 : 44,702.59 = 15,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,802.06/44,702.59 = 15,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,802.06x = 44,702.59 × 15,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,802.06x = 704,472,139.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,472,139.04/29,802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.37

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