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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.24, 44,858.52 and 10,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.24, 44,858.52 and 10,174.80 is: 15,262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.24 : 44,858.52 = 10,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.24/44,858.52 = 10,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.24x = 44,858.52 × 10,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.24x = 456,426,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,426,469.30/29,904.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,262.93

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