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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,916.64, 44,902.65 and 15,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,916.64, 44,902.65 and 15,135.96 is: 22,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,916.64 : 44,902.65 = 15,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,916.64/44,902.65 = 15,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,916.64x = 44,902.65 × 15,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,916.64x = 679,644,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,644,939.44/29,916.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,717.96

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