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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.47, 44,994.17 and 15,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.47, 44,994.17 and 15,007.42 is: 22,513.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.47 : 44,994.17 = 15,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.47/44,994.17 = 15,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.47x = 44,994.17 × 15,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.47x = 675,246,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,246,406.74/29,992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.86

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