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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.59, 44,597.96 and 10,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.59, 44,597.96 and 10,005.50 is: 15,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.59 : 44,597.96 = 10,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.59/44,597.96 = 10,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.59x = 44,597.96 × 10,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.59x = 446,224,838.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,224,838.75/29,727.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,010.46

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