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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.58, 44,953.29 and 15,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.58, 44,953.29 and 15,934.23 is: 23,894.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.58 : 44,953.29 = 15,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.58/44,953.29 = 15,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.58x = 44,953.29 × 15,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.58x = 716,296,147.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,296,147.74/29,977.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,894.39

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