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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,995.74, 44,993.55 and 15,208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,995.74, 44,993.55 and 15,208.86 is: 22,813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,995.74 : 44,993.55 = 15,208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,995.74/44,993.55 = 15,208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,995.74x = 44,993.55 × 15,208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,995.74x = 684,300,602.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,300,602.85/29,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,813.26

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