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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.82, 44,986.84 and 15,192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.82, 44,986.84 and 15,192.22 is: 22,802.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.82 : 44,986.84 = 15,192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.82/44,986.84 = 15,192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.82x = 44,986.84 × 15,192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.82x = 683,449,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,449,970.38/29,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.32

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