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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,761.51, 44,642.42 and 10,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,761.51, 44,642.42 and 10,040.24 is: 15,060.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,761.51 : 44,642.42 = 10,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,761.51/44,642.42 = 10,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,761.51x = 44,642.42 × 10,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,761.51x = 448,220,610.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,220,610.98/29,761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.41

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