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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,932.40, 44,926.36 and 15,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,932.40, 44,926.36 and 15,151.74 is: 22,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,932.40 : 44,926.36 = 15,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,932.40/44,926.36 = 15,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,932.40x = 44,926.36 × 15,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,932.40x = 680,712,525.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,712,525.87/29,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.66

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