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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.17, 44,759.35 and 15,077.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.17, 44,759.35 and 15,077.32 is: 22,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.17 : 44,759.35 = 15,077.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.17/44,759.35 = 15,077.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.17x = 44,759.35 × 15,077.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.17x = 674,850,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,850,949.89/29,864.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,597.34

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