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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.17, 44,835.93 and 15,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.17, 44,835.93 and 15,091.49 is: 22,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.17 : 44,835.93 = 15,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.17/44,835.93 = 15,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.17x = 44,835.93 × 15,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.17x = 676,641,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,641,101.33/29,872.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,651.22

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