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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,999.52, 44,986.32 and 15,205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,999.52, 44,986.32 and 15,205.68 is: 22,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,999.52 : 44,986.32 = 15,205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,999.52/44,986.32 = 15,205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,999.52x = 44,986.32 × 15,205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,999.52x = 684,047,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,047,586.30/29,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,801.95

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