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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.48, 44,997.18 and 15,009.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.48, 44,997.18 and 15,009.42 is: 22,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.48 : 44,997.18 = 15,009.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.48/44,997.18 = 15,009.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.48x = 44,997.18 × 15,009.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.48x = 675,381,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,381,573.44/29,994.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,516.86

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