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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.48, 44,961 and 10,251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.48, 44,961 and 10,251.92 is: 15,378.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.48 : 44,961 = 10,251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.48/44,961 = 10,251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.48x = 44,961 × 10,251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.48x = 460,936,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,936,575.12/29,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.15

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