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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.99, 44,901.49 and 15,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.99, 44,901.49 and 15,899.96 is: 23,843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.99 : 44,901.49 = 15,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.99/44,901.49 = 15,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.99x = 44,901.49 × 15,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.99x = 713,931,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,931,894.94/29,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,843.04

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