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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,954.60, 44,931.90 and 10,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,954.60, 44,931.90 and 10,230.20 is: 15,345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,954.60 : 44,931.90 = 10,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,954.60/44,931.90 = 10,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,954.60x = 44,931.90 × 10,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,954.60x = 459,662,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,662,323.38/29,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,345.30

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