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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,872.29, 44,812.35 and 10,145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,872.29, 44,812.35 and 10,145.55 is: 15,219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,872.29 : 44,812.35 = 10,145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,872.29/44,812.35 = 10,145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,872.29x = 44,812.35 × 10,145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,872.29x = 454,645,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,645,937.54/29,872.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.65

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