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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,864.47, 44,803.64 and 10,143.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,864.47, 44,803.64 and 10,143.05 is: 15,216.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,864.47 : 44,803.64 = 10,143.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,864.47/44,803.64 = 10,143.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,864.47x = 44,803.64 × 10,143.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,864.47x = 454,445,560.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,445,560.70/29,864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.93

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