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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,988.72, 45,010.52 and 15,207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,988.72, 45,010.52 and 15,207.84 is: 22,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,988.72 : 45,010.52 = 15,207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,988.72/45,010.52 = 15,207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,988.72x = 45,010.52 × 15,207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,988.72x = 684,512,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,512,786.48/29,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,825.68

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