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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,886.30, 44,829.45 and 10,187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,886.30, 44,829.45 and 10,187.10 is: 15,280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,886.30 : 44,829.45 = 10,187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,886.30/44,829.45 = 10,187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,886.30x = 44,829.45 × 10,187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,886.30x = 456,682,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,682,090.10/29,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,280.65

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