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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,719.51, 44,585.64 and 9,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,719.51, 44,585.64 and 9,998.24 is: 14,999.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,719.51 : 44,585.64 = 9,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,719.51/44,585.64 = 9,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,719.51x = 44,585.64 × 9,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,719.51x = 445,777,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,777,706.35/29,719.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,999.50

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