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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,979.83, 44,982.98 and 15,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,979.83, 44,982.98 and 15,744.94 is: 23,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,979.83 : 44,982.98 = 15,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,979.83/44,982.98 = 15,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,979.83x = 44,982.98 × 15,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,979.83x = 708,254,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,254,321.12/29,979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,624.36

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