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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962.85, 44,905.12 and 15,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962.85, 44,905.12 and 15,163.74 is: 22,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962.85 : 44,905.12 = 15,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962.85/44,905.12 = 15,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962.85x = 44,905.12 × 15,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962.85x = 680,929,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,929,526.44/29,962.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.80

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