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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.96, 44,991.56 and 15,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.96, 44,991.56 and 15,195.22 is: 22,806.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.96 : 44,991.56 = 15,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.96/44,991.56 = 15,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.96x = 44,991.56 × 15,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.96x = 683,656,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,656,577.85/29,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.83

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