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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,953.62, 44,964.45 and 15,179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,953.62, 44,964.45 and 15,179.22 is: 22,786.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,953.62 : 44,964.45 = 15,179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,953.62/44,964.45 = 15,179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,953.62x = 44,964.45 × 15,179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,953.62x = 682,525,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,525,278.73/29,953.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,786.07

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