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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,969.78, 44,941.58 and 15,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,969.78, 44,941.58 and 15,926.42 is: 23,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,969.78 : 44,941.58 = 15,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,969.78/44,941.58 = 15,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,969.78x = 44,941.58 × 15,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,969.78x = 715,758,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,758,660.58/29,969.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,882.68

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