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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.39, 44,740.18 and 15,064.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.39, 44,740.18 and 15,064.54 is: 22,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.39 : 44,740.18 = 15,064.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.39/44,740.18 = 15,064.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.39x = 44,740.18 × 15,064.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.39x = 673,989,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,989,969.85/29,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.18

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