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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.72, 44,897.56 and 15,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.72, 44,897.56 and 15,115.76 is: 22,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.72 : 44,897.56 = 15,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.72/44,897.56 = 15,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.72x = 44,897.56 × 15,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.72x = 678,660,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,660,741.55/29,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,658.49

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