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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,778.84, 44,672.31 and 10,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,778.84, 44,672.31 and 10,059.39 is: 15,090.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,778.84 : 44,672.31 = 10,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,778.84/44,672.31 = 10,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,778.84x = 44,672.31 × 10,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,778.84x = 449,376,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,376,188.49/29,778.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,090.45

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