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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.70, 44,802.45 and 15,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.70, 44,802.45 and 15,036.30 is: 22,557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.70 : 44,802.45 = 15,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.70/44,802.45 = 15,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.70x = 44,802.45 × 15,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.70x = 673,663,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,663,078.94/29,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.17

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