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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,993.18, 45,017.01 and 15,964.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,993.18, 45,017.01 and 15,964.94 is: 23,961.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,993.18 : 45,017.01 = 15,964.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,993.18/45,017.01 = 15,964.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,993.18x = 45,017.01 × 15,964.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,993.18x = 718,693,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,693,638.54/29,993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,961.91

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