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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,315.92, 43,989.30 and 15,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,315.92, 43,989.30 and 15,998.44 is: 24,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,315.92 : 43,989.30 = 15,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,315.92/43,989.30 = 15,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,315.92x = 43,989.30 × 15,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,315.92x = 703,760,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,760,176.69/29,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.08

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