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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,831.78, 44,719.72 and 10,096.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,831.78, 44,719.72 and 10,096.52 is: 15,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,831.78 : 44,719.72 = 10,096.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,831.78/44,719.72 = 10,096.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,831.78x = 44,719.72 × 10,096.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,831.78x = 451,513,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,513,547.37/29,831.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.32

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