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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,859.61, 44,752.50 and 15,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,859.61, 44,752.50 and 15,072.74 is: 22,590.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,859.61 : 44,752.50 = 15,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,859.61/44,752.50 = 15,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,859.61x = 44,752.50 × 15,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,859.61x = 674,542,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,542,796.85/29,859.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,590.48

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