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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,821.56, 44,704.53 and 10,086.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,821.56, 44,704.53 and 10,086.38 is: 15,120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,821.56 : 44,704.53 = 10,086.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,821.56/44,704.53 = 10,086.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,821.56x = 44,704.53 × 10,086.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,821.56x = 450,906,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,906,989.06/29,821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.17

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