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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,811.78, 44,709.84 and 15,752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,811.78, 44,709.84 and 15,752.88 is: 23,625.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,811.78 : 44,709.84 = 15,752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,811.78/44,709.84 = 15,752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,811.78x = 44,709.84 × 15,752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,811.78x = 704,308,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,308,744.34/29,811.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.18

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