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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.47, 44,993.82 and 15,196.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.47, 44,993.82 and 15,196.73 is: 22,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.47 : 44,993.82 = 15,196.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.47/44,993.82 = 15,196.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.47x = 44,993.82 × 15,196.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.47x = 683,758,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,758,709.24/29,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.09

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