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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.47, 44,961.71 and 15,187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.47, 44,961.71 and 15,187.61 is: 22,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.47 : 44,961.71 = 15,187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.47/44,961.71 = 15,187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.47x = 44,961.71 × 15,187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.47x = 682,861,058.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,861,058.82/29,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,781.42

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