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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,871.51, 44,834.94 and 15,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,871.51, 44,834.94 and 15,090.81 is: 22,650.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,871.51 : 44,834.94 = 15,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,871.51/44,834.94 = 15,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,871.51x = 44,834.94 × 15,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,871.51x = 676,595,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,595,560.90/29,871.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.20

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