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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,777.40, 44,635.02 and 10,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,777.40, 44,635.02 and 10,049.16 is: 15,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,777.40 : 44,635.02 = 10,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,777.40/44,635.02 = 10,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,777.40x = 44,635.02 × 10,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,777.40x = 448,544,457.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,544,457.58/29,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.25

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