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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.26, 44,885.72 and 15,916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.26, 44,885.72 and 15,916.01 is: 23,853.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.26 : 44,885.72 = 15,916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.26/44,885.72 = 15,916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.26x = 44,885.72 × 15,916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.26x = 714,401,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,401,294.21/29,949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.73

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