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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,759.58, 44,641.68 and 10,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,759.58, 44,641.68 and 10,038.14 is: 15,057.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,759.58 : 44,641.68 = 10,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,759.58/44,641.68 = 10,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,759.58x = 44,641.68 × 10,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,759.58x = 448,119,210.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,119,210.47/29,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,057.98

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