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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.48, 44,964 and 10,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.48, 44,964 and 10,253.92 is: 15,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.48 : 44,964 = 10,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.48/44,964 = 10,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.48x = 44,964 × 10,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.48x = 461,057,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,057,258.88/29,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.15

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