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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,885.76, 44,790.23 and 15,061.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,885.76, 44,790.23 and 15,061.50 is: 22,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,885.76 : 44,790.23 = 15,061.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,885.76/44,790.23 = 15,061.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,885.76x = 44,790.23 × 15,061.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,885.76x = 674,608,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,608,049.15/29,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,572.89

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