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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.96, 44,602.52 and 10,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.96, 44,602.52 and 10,008.97 is: 15,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.96 : 44,602.52 = 10,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.96/44,602.52 = 10,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.96x = 44,602.52 × 10,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.96x = 446,425,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,425,207.50/29,731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.99

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