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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,802.40, 44,708.40 and 10,082.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,802.40, 44,708.40 and 10,082.12 is: 15,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,802.40 : 44,708.40 = 10,082.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,802.40/44,708.40 = 10,082.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,802.40x = 44,708.40 × 10,082.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,802.40x = 450,755,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,755,453.81/29,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,124.80

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