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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,862.76, 44,762.71 and 15,040.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,862.76, 44,762.71 and 15,040.54 is: 22,544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,862.76 : 44,762.71 = 15,040.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,862.76/44,762.71 = 15,040.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,862.76x = 44,762.71 × 15,040.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,862.76x = 673,255,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,255,330.26/29,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,544.98

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