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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.72, 44,993.04 and 15,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.72, 44,993.04 and 15,006.67 is: 22,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.72 : 44,993.04 = 15,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.72/44,993.04 = 15,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.72x = 44,993.04 × 15,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.72x = 675,195,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,195,703.58/29,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.74

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