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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,875.52, 44,808.96 and 10,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,875.52, 44,808.96 and 10,154.72 is: 15,230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,875.52 : 44,808.96 = 10,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,875.52/44,808.96 = 10,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,875.52x = 44,808.96 × 10,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,875.52x = 455,022,442.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,022,442.29/29,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.61

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