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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,804.58, 44,680.89 and 15,001.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,804.58, 44,680.89 and 15,001.02 is: 22,488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,804.58 : 44,680.89 = 15,001.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,804.58/44,680.89 = 15,001.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,804.58x = 44,680.89 × 15,001.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,804.58x = 670,258,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,258,924.51/29,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.45

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