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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.61, 45,014.72 and 15,963.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.61, 45,014.72 and 15,963.42 is: 23,959.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.61 : 45,014.72 = 15,963.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.61/45,014.72 = 15,963.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.61x = 45,014.72 × 15,963.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.61x = 718,588,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,588,881.54/29,991.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,959.66

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