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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.72, 44,996.04 and 15,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.72, 44,996.04 and 15,008.67 is: 22,515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.72 : 44,996.04 = 15,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.72/44,996.04 = 15,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.72x = 44,996.04 × 15,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.72x = 675,330,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,330,715.67/29,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.74

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