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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,819.72, 44,764.14 and 15,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,819.72, 44,764.14 and 15,995.72 is: 24,012.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,819.72 : 44,764.14 = 15,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,819.72/44,764.14 = 15,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,819.72x = 44,764.14 × 15,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,819.72x = 716,034,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,034,649.48/29,819.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.12

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