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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,968.72, 44,966.04 and 16,101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,968.72, 44,966.04 and 16,101.52 is: 24,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,968.72 : 44,966.04 = 16,101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,968.72/44,966.04 = 16,101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,968.72x = 44,966.04 × 16,101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,968.72x = 724,021,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,021,592.38/29,968.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.24

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