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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,851.59, 44,740.48 and 15,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,851.59, 44,740.48 and 15,064.74 is: 22,578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,851.59 : 44,740.48 = 15,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,851.59/44,740.48 = 15,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,851.59x = 44,740.48 × 15,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,851.59x = 674,003,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,003,698.68/29,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,578.49

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