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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.07, 44,985.71 and 15,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.07, 44,985.71 and 15,191.46 is: 22,801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.07 : 44,985.71 = 15,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.07/44,985.71 = 15,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.07x = 44,985.71 × 15,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.07x = 683,398,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,398,538.08/29,972.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.18

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