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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,885.27, 44,814.94 and 10,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,885.27, 44,814.94 and 10,158.53 is: 15,233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,885.27 : 44,814.94 = 10,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,885.27/44,814.94 = 10,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,885.27x = 44,814.94 × 10,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,885.27x = 455,253,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,253,912.44/29,885.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,233.39

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