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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822.58, 44,747.24 and 15,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822.58, 44,747.24 and 15,023.43 is: 22,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822.58 : 44,747.24 = 15,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822.58/44,747.24 = 15,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822.58x = 44,747.24 × 15,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822.58x = 672,256,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,256,952.72/29,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,541.88

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