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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,870.46, 44,806.74 and 10,146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,870.46, 44,806.74 and 10,146.45 is: 15,220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,870.46 : 44,806.74 = 10,146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,870.46/44,806.74 = 10,146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,870.46x = 44,806.74 × 10,146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,870.46x = 454,629,347.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,629,347.07/29,870.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.03

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