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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.72, 44,894.56 and 15,113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.72, 44,894.56 and 15,113.76 is: 22,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.72 : 44,894.56 = 15,113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.72/44,894.56 = 15,113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.72x = 44,894.56 × 15,113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.72x = 678,525,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,525,605.15/29,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,655.49

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