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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.54, 44,922.51 and 15,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.54, 44,922.51 and 15,186.18 is: 22,760.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.54 : 44,922.51 = 15,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.54/44,922.51 = 15,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.54x = 44,922.51 × 15,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.54x = 682,201,322.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,201,322.91/29,973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,760.12

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