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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.79, 44,940.71 and 10,238.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.79, 44,940.71 and 10,238.71 is: 15,358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.79 : 44,940.71 = 10,238.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.79/44,940.71 = 10,238.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.79x = 44,940.71 × 10,238.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.79x = 460,134,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,134,896.88/29,958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.93

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