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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.98, 44,998.71 and 15,009.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.98, 44,998.71 and 15,009.86 is: 22,517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.98 : 44,998.71 = 15,009.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.98/44,998.71 = 15,009.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.98x = 44,998.71 × 15,009.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.98x = 675,424,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,424,337.28/29,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.91

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