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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,971.82, 44,985.33 and 15,191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,971.82, 44,985.33 and 15,191.21 is: 22,800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,971.82 : 44,985.33 = 15,191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,971.82/44,985.33 = 15,191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,971.82x = 44,985.33 × 15,191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,971.82x = 683,381,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,381,594.95/29,971.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,800.80

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