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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.29, 44,931.13 and 15,191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.29, 44,931.13 and 15,191.93 is: 22,768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.29 : 44,931.13 = 15,191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.29/44,931.13 = 15,191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.29x = 44,931.13 × 15,191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.29x = 682,590,581.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,590,581.78/29,979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,768.74

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