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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.12, 44,953.20 and 15,171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.12, 44,953.20 and 15,171.72 is: 22,774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.12 : 44,953.20 = 15,171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.12/44,953.20 = 15,171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.12x = 44,953.20 × 15,171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.12x = 682,017,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,017,363.50/29,946.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.82

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