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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.78, 44,663.31 and 10,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.78, 44,663.31 and 10,056.90 is: 15,083.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.78 : 44,663.31 = 10,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.78/44,663.31 = 10,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.78x = 44,663.31 × 10,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.78x = 449,174,442.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,174,442.34/29,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.71

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