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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,822, 44,705.22 and 10,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,822, 44,705.22 and 10,086.76 is: 15,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,822 : 44,705.22 = 10,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,822/44,705.22 = 10,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,822x = 44,705.22 × 10,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,822x = 450,930,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,930,824.89/29,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,120.74

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