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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.60, 45,004.80 and 15,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.60, 45,004.80 and 15,948.80 is: 23,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.60 : 45,004.80 = 15,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.60/45,004.80 = 15,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.60x = 45,004.80 × 15,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.60x = 717,772,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,772,554.24/29,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,943.63

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