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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,963.81, 44,973.32 and 15,183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,963.81, 44,973.32 and 15,183.20 is: 22,788.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,963.81 : 44,973.32 = 15,183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,963.81/44,973.32 = 15,183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,963.81x = 44,973.32 × 15,183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,963.81x = 682,838,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,838,611.44/29,963.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.78

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