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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,961.04, 44,903.76 and 15,173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,961.04, 44,903.76 and 15,173.68 is: 22,741.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,961.04 : 44,903.76 = 15,173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,961.04/44,903.76 = 15,173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,961.04x = 44,903.76 × 15,173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,961.04x = 681,355,285.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,355,285.04/29,961.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,741.38

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