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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954, 44,927.40 and 10,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954, 44,927.40 and 10,232.12 is: 15,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954 : 44,927.40 = 10,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954/44,927.40 = 10,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954x = 44,927.40 × 10,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954x = 459,702,548.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,702,548.09/29,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.95

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