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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,734.95, 44,607.03 and 10,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,734.95, 44,607.03 and 10,011.96 is: 15,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,734.95 : 44,607.03 = 10,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,734.95/44,607.03 = 10,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,734.95x = 44,607.03 × 10,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,734.95x = 446,603,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,603,800.08/29,734.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.49

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