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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,806, 44,713.68 and 10,079.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,806, 44,713.68 and 10,079.92 is: 15,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,806 : 44,713.68 = 10,079.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,806/44,713.68 = 10,079.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,806x = 44,713.68 × 10,079.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,806x = 450,710,317.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,710,317.31/29,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.46

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