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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.80, 44,977.82 and 15,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.80, 44,977.82 and 15,186.20 is: 22,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.80 : 44,977.82 = 15,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.80/44,977.82 = 15,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.80x = 44,977.82 × 15,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.80x = 683,042,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,042,170.08/29,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.30

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