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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,756.17, 44,603.11 and 10,027.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,756.17, 44,603.11 and 10,027.91 is: 15,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,756.17 : 44,603.11 = 10,027.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,756.17/44,603.11 = 10,027.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,756.17x = 44,603.11 × 10,027.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,756.17x = 447,275,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,275,972.80/29,756.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.37

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