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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.28, 44,921.93 and 15,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.28, 44,921.93 and 15,148.44 is: 22,726.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.28 : 44,921.93 = 15,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.28/44,921.93 = 15,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.28x = 44,921.93 × 15,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.28x = 680,497,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,497,085.55/29,942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,726.96

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