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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.05, 44,924.94 and 10,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.05, 44,924.94 and 10,229.59 is: 15,343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.05 : 44,924.94 = 10,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.05/44,924.94 = 10,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.05x = 44,924.94 × 10,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.05x = 459,563,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,563,716.97/29,951.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.83

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