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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,795.14, 44,689.98 and 10,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,795.14, 44,689.98 and 10,072.50 is: 15,107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,795.14 : 44,689.98 = 10,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,795.14/44,689.98 = 10,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,795.14x = 44,689.98 × 10,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,795.14x = 450,139,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,139,888.46/29,795.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,107.83

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