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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.83, 44,993.23 and 15,006.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.83, 44,993.23 and 15,006.79 is: 22,512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.83 : 44,993.23 = 15,006.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.83/44,993.23 = 15,006.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.83x = 44,993.23 × 15,006.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.83x = 675,203,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,203,804.03/29,991.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.92

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