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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,960.27, 44,940.40 and 10,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,960.27, 44,940.40 and 10,239 is: 15,358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,960.27 : 44,940.40 = 10,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,960.27/44,940.40 = 10,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,960.27x = 44,940.40 × 10,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,960.27x = 460,144,755.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,144,755.60/29,960.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.50

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