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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,852.89, 44,742.43 and 15,066.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,852.89, 44,742.43 and 15,066.04 is: 22,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,852.89 : 44,742.43 = 15,066.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,852.89/44,742.43 = 15,066.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,852.89x = 44,742.43 × 15,066.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,852.89x = 674,091,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,091,240.08/29,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,580.43

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