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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,881.93, 44,813.98 and 10,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,881.93, 44,813.98 and 10,156 is: 15,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,881.93 : 44,813.98 = 10,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,881.93/44,813.98 = 10,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,881.93x = 44,813.98 × 10,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,881.93x = 455,130,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,130,780.88/29,881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,230.97

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