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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,989.10, 45,010.96 and 15,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,989.10, 45,010.96 and 15,960.92 is: 23,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,989.10 : 45,010.96 = 15,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,989.10/45,010.96 = 15,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,989.10x = 45,010.96 × 15,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,989.10x = 718,416,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,416,066.73/29,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.90

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