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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.48, 44,953.31 and 15,169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.48, 44,953.31 and 15,169.69 is: 22,768.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.48 : 44,953.31 = 15,169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.48/44,953.31 = 15,169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.48x = 44,953.31 × 15,169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.48x = 681,927,777.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,927,777.17/29,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.51

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