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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.94, 44,929.41 and 10,231.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.94, 44,929.41 and 10,231.67 is: 15,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.94 : 44,929.41 = 10,231.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.94/44,929.41 = 10,231.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.94x = 44,929.41 × 10,231.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.94x = 459,702,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,702,746.42/29,952.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.50

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