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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.60, 44,963.40 and 10,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.60, 44,963.40 and 10,252.40 is: 15,378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.60 : 44,963.40 = 10,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.60/44,963.40 = 10,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.60x = 44,963.40 × 10,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.60x = 460,982,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,982,762.16/29,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,378.60

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