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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,804.95, 44,666.72 and 15,023.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,804.95, 44,666.72 and 15,023.87 is: 22,515.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,804.95 : 44,666.72 = 15,023.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,804.95/44,666.72 = 15,023.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,804.95x = 44,666.72 × 15,023.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,804.95x = 671,066,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,066,994.61/29,804.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.29

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