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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,808.08, 44,684.32 and 10,072.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,808.08, 44,684.32 and 10,072.84 is: 15,099.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,808.08 : 44,684.32 = 10,072.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,808.08/44,684.32 = 10,072.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,808.08x = 44,684.32 × 10,072.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,808.08x = 450,098,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,098,005.87/29,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.87

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