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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,976.52, 44,965.50 and 10,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,976.52, 44,965.50 and 10,254.94 is: 15,382.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,976.52 : 44,965.50 = 10,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,976.52/44,965.50 = 10,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,976.52x = 44,965.50 × 10,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,976.52x = 461,118,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,118,504.57/29,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,382.66

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