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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,928.15, 44,919.99 and 15,147.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,928.15, 44,919.99 and 15,147.50 is: 22,735.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,928.15 : 44,919.99 = 15,147.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,928.15/44,919.99 = 15,147.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,928.15x = 44,919.99 × 15,147.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,928.15x = 680,425,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,425,323.93/29,928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,735.30

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