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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.88, 44,787.84 and 10,137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.88, 44,787.84 and 10,137.12 is: 15,205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.88 : 44,787.84 = 10,137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.88/44,787.84 = 10,137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.88x = 44,787.84 × 10,137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.88x = 454,019,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,019,708.62/29,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.52

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