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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.22, 44,993.79 and 15,007.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.22, 44,993.79 and 15,007.17 is: 22,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.22 : 44,993.79 = 15,007.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.22/44,993.79 = 15,007.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.22x = 44,993.79 × 15,007.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.22x = 675,229,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,229,455.47/29,992.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.49

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