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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.48, 44,993.46 and 15,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.48, 44,993.46 and 15,006.36 is: 22,512.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.48 : 44,993.46 = 15,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.48/44,993.46 = 15,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.48x = 44,993.46 × 15,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.48x = 675,188,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,188,058.41/29,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.66

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