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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.08, 44,835.81 and 15,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.08, 44,835.81 and 15,091.40 is: 22,651.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.08 : 44,835.81 = 15,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.08/44,835.81 = 15,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.08x = 44,835.81 × 15,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.08x = 676,635,143.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,635,143.03/29,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.09

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