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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.79, 44,937.12 and 15,923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.79, 44,937.12 and 15,923.44 is: 23,878.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.79 : 44,937.12 = 15,923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.79/44,937.12 = 15,923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.79x = 44,937.12 × 15,923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.79x = 715,553,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,553,534.09/29,966.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,878.22

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