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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.89, 44,853.86 and 15,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.89, 44,853.86 and 15,842.90 is: 23,764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.89 : 44,853.86 = 15,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.89/44,853.86 = 15,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.89x = 44,853.86 × 15,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.89x = 710,615,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,615,218.59/29,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,764.89

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