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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.51, 44,587.14 and 9,999.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.51, 44,587.14 and 9,999.24 is: 15,001.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.51 : 44,587.14 = 9,999.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.51/44,587.14 = 9,999.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.51x = 44,587.14 × 9,999.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.51x = 445,837,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,837,513.77/29,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.00

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