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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,907.84, 44,861.76 and 10,176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,907.84, 44,861.76 and 10,176.24 is: 15,264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,907.84 : 44,861.76 = 10,176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,907.84/44,861.76 = 10,176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,907.84x = 44,861.76 × 10,176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,907.84x = 456,524,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,524,036.58/29,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.36

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