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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.84, 44,977.76 and 15,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.84, 44,977.76 and 15,973.08 is: 23,934.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.84 : 44,977.76 = 15,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.84/44,977.76 = 15,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.84x = 44,977.76 × 15,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.84x = 718,433,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,433,358.70/30,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,934.34

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