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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.28, 44,995.50 and 15,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.28, 44,995.50 and 15,163.56 is: 22,745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.28 : 44,995.50 = 15,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.28/44,995.50 = 15,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.28x = 44,995.50 × 15,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.28x = 682,291,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,291,963.98/29,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,745.89

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