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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.80, 44,948.40 and 15,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.80, 44,948.40 and 15,176.80 is: 22,759.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.80 : 44,948.40 = 15,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.80/44,948.40 = 15,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.80x = 44,948.40 × 15,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.80x = 682,172,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,172,877.12/29,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,759.73

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