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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.88, 44,886.82 and 15,127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.88, 44,886.82 and 15,127.48 is: 22,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.88 : 44,886.82 = 15,127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.88/44,886.82 = 15,127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.88x = 44,886.82 × 15,127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.88x = 679,024,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,024,471.81/29,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.42

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