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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.98, 44,954.06 and 15,170.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.98, 44,954.06 and 15,170.19 is: 22,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.98 : 44,954.06 = 15,170.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.98/44,954.06 = 15,170.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.98x = 44,954.06 × 15,170.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.98x = 681,961,631.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,961,631.47/29,950.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,769.26

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