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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,861.80, 44,795.40 and 15,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,861.80, 44,795.40 and 15,061.30 is: 22,593.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,861.80 : 44,795.40 = 15,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,861.80/44,795.40 = 15,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,861.80x = 44,795.40 × 15,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,861.80x = 674,676,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,676,958.02/29,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.31

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