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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,959.79, 44,942.21 and 10,239.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,959.79, 44,942.21 and 10,239.71 is: 15,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,959.79 : 44,942.21 = 10,239.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,959.79/44,942.21 = 10,239.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,959.79x = 44,942.21 × 10,239.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,959.79x = 460,195,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,195,197.16/29,959.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,360.43

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