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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,867.16, 44,828.43 and 15,086.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,867.16, 44,828.43 and 15,086.45 is: 22,643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,867.16 : 44,828.43 = 15,086.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,867.16/44,828.43 = 15,086.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,867.16x = 44,828.43 × 15,086.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,867.16x = 676,301,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,301,867.77/29,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.66

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