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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.53, 44,765.33 and 15,042.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.53, 44,765.33 and 15,042.29 is: 22,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.53 : 44,765.33 = 15,042.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.53/44,765.33 = 15,042.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.53x = 44,765.33 × 15,042.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.53x = 673,373,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,373,075.81/29,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.59

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