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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,967.67, 44,938.43 and 15,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,967.67, 44,938.43 and 15,924.30 is: 23,879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,967.67 : 44,938.43 = 15,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,967.67/44,938.43 = 15,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,967.67x = 44,938.43 × 15,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,967.67x = 715,612,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,612,852.42/29,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,879.49

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