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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,977.49, 44,917.03 and 10,245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,977.49, 44,917.03 and 10,245.29 is: 15,351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,977.49 : 44,917.03 = 10,245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,977.49/44,917.03 = 10,245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,977.49x = 44,917.03 × 10,245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,977.49x = 460,187,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,187,786.51/29,977.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.11

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