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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,885.26, 44,789.48 and 15,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,885.26, 44,789.48 and 15,061 is: 22,572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,885.26 : 44,789.48 = 15,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,885.26/44,789.48 = 15,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,885.26x = 44,789.48 × 15,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,885.26x = 674,574,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,574,358.28/29,885.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.14

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