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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,956.98, 44,963.07 and 15,176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,956.98, 44,963.07 and 15,176.19 is: 22,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,956.98 : 44,963.07 = 15,176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,956.98/44,963.07 = 15,176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,956.98x = 44,963.07 × 15,176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,956.98x = 682,368,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,368,093.30/29,956.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,778.27

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