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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,815.74, 44,729.28 and 10,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,815.74, 44,729.28 and 10,089 is: 15,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,815.74 : 44,729.28 = 10,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,815.74/44,729.28 = 10,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,815.74x = 44,729.28 × 10,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,815.74x = 451,273,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,273,705.92/29,815.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.42

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