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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.92, 44,939.34 and 9,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.92, 44,939.34 and 9,972.76 is: 14,955.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.92 : 44,939.34 = 9,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.92/44,939.34 = 9,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.92x = 44,939.34 × 9,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.92x = 448,169,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,169,252.38/29,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.47

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