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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.80, 44,940.90 and 15,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.80, 44,940.90 and 15,171.80 is: 22,752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.80 : 44,940.90 = 15,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.80/44,940.90 = 15,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.80x = 44,940.90 × 15,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.80x = 681,834,346.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,834,346.62/29,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,752.23

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