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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,729.80, 44,594.70 and 10,006.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,729.80, 44,594.70 and 10,006.30 is: 15,009.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,729.80 : 44,594.70 = 10,006.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,729.80/44,594.70 = 10,006.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,729.80x = 44,594.70 × 10,006.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,729.80x = 446,227,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,227,946.61/29,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.45

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