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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.92, 44,965.53 and 15,181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.92, 44,965.53 and 15,181.97 is: 22,779.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.92 : 44,965.53 = 15,181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.92/44,965.53 = 15,181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.92x = 44,965.53 × 15,181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.92x = 682,665,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,665,102.67/29,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,779.10

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