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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.50, 45,014.67 and 15,210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.50, 45,014.67 and 15,210.62 is: 22,829.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.50 : 45,014.67 = 15,210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.50/45,014.67 = 15,210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.50x = 45,014.67 × 15,210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.50x = 684,700,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,700,814.72/29,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,829.83

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