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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,912.80, 44,858.40 and 15,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,912.80, 44,858.40 and 15,116.80 is: 22,669.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,912.80 : 44,858.40 = 15,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,912.80/44,858.40 = 15,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,912.80x = 44,858.40 × 15,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,912.80x = 678,115,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,115,461.12/29,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,669.74

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