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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952, 44,924.40 and 10,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952, 44,924.40 and 10,230.12 is: 15,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952 : 44,924.40 = 10,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952/44,924.40 = 10,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952x = 44,924.40 × 10,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952x = 459,582,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,582,002.93/29,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.95

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